unfalle - An 82-year-old person dies in swimming accident near Zeitz
An 82-year-old man died in a swimming accident at Montag afternoon near Zeitz. The man had gone swimming in the White Elster at a small garden plot in Gutenborn-Großosida (Burgenlandkreis) in the afternoon, according to the police. The owners of the adjacent garden had seen him approximately half an hour later in the water, had fished him out and unsuccessfully attempted to revive him. By the time the paramedic arrived, the man had already passed away. The exact cause of the accident is still unknown, the police added.
The White Elster, a renowned river in Saxony-Anhalt, has unfortunately been the site of several water-related accidents in the past. Despite the warnings and safety measures put in place, this tragic swimming accident near Zeitz serves as a grim reminder of its potential dangers. The accident occurred at a small garden plot in Gutenborn-Großosida, a popular spot for locals and tourists alike.
