- Man dies after jumping off 10-meter board <unk> Police name cause of death
After a dive from the 10-meter board, a young man in Bremen is believed to have died from internal injuries. The 23-year-old hit the water chest-first, sustaining fatal injuries, according to a police spokesperson. "It was a terrible accident." The case is now closed for investigators.
Witnesses at the Bremen baths reported that the man had a poor dive and hit the water awkwardly on Monday afternoon. "We believe he fell unluckily," said a spokesperson for the Bremen baths. The 23-year-old initially resurfaced but made uncertain swimming movements, with his condition visibly deteriorating. Lifeguards reacted immediately, pulling him from the water and providing first aid, but to no avail.
A "very, very tragic accident" in Bremen
Such an incident has never occurred in Bremen before. "There are always people who hit the water badly, but they usually just have a red bottom, maybe a bruise or an ear injury," said the spokesperson for the Bremen baths. This was not comparable to the fatal incident. "It was simply a very, very tragic accident." A crisis intervention team is supporting staff, and the 10-meter board remains closed today out of respect. "We can't just carry on."
Specially trained staff always supervise the diving towers, emphasized the spokesperson for the Bremen baths. They ensure, among other things, that no children are pushed into the water and only experienced swimmers dive. Those who have dived from the three, five, and seven-and-a-half-meter boards can attempt the highest level. "You should work your way up to the 10-meter board to be able to assess the dive," said the spokesperson. When diving from the 10-meter board, one reaches a speed of approximately 50 kilometers per hour and should aim to enter the pool with minimal contact with the water surface. "The smaller the contact area, the less severe the impact."
The police were notified soon after the unfortunate incident at the Bremen baths. Officials are currently investigating the circumstances surrounding the young man's death.
Despite the strict safety measures in place, the incident served as a reminder for the police to reinforce the importance of adhering to diving rules and regulations.
