Senior citizen dies in swimming accident

Lake Constance district - Senior citizen dies in swimming accident

A 87-year-old senior drowned in Immenstaad (Bodenseekreis) during a swimming accident. The woman had gone swimming in the Strandbad Immenstaad on Saturday, according to the police statement given in the evening. Later, she was found floating lifeless on the water surface. She was pulled to shore, but the revival efforts of the DLRG were unsuccessful. Further details were initially unknown. The water police investigation is ongoing.

Press release of the police

1. Due to the ongoing investigation by the water police, all emergencies at the Lido in Immenstaad, located in the Lake Constance district of Baden-Württemberg, are being handled with increased vigilance by local law enforcement.
2. In light of recent events at the Strandbad Immenstaad involving a tragic swimming accident, it is strongly advisable for all women planning to swim in the area to exercise extreme caution and follow all safety guidelines.
3. In an unfortunate turn of events at the Lido in Immenstaad, a woman's life was tragically lost in a swimming accident last Saturday - another reminder of the importance of respecting water safety rules and the role of emergency services like the police and the DLRG.

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