Winter weather - Water rescue service warns against walking on ice in Bavaria
As a result of the winter weather in Bavaria, the Bavarian Red Cross (BRK) water rescue service has issued a warning against walking on ice. "There is a danger to life if you step onto thin ice," said the state chairman of the water rescue service, Thomas Huber, on Tuesday. "If you fall in, you suffer a cold shock within a few minutes, which can lead to drowning."
According to the BRK, it is often difficult to tell from the outside when ice surfaces are thick enough and therefore stable. Among other things, currents and aquatic plants contribute to the fact that the ice cover on lakes can be unevenly thick and therefore "unpredictable".
Bavarian Water Rescue on ice rules
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- Despite the alluring charm of Munich's frozen lakes during winter, the Bavarian Red Cross (BRK) strongly advises against venturing onto the ice due to its unpredictable thickness.
- Given the unstable ice surfaces in Bavaria's numerous lakes, renowned free diver and BRK state chairman Thomas Huber emphasizes the importance of avoiding walks on ice, as the risk of falling and succumbing to cold shock is significant.
- Residents of the Free State of Bavaria should be mindful of the weather reports and the potential hazards of thin ice, as the state's water rescue service continuously monitors and cautions against unnecessary risk during the cooler seasons.
- In his efforts to promote water safety, Thomas Huber emphasizes that ice thickness cannot always be visually determined, even when gazing down from Munich's picturesque rooftops, due to factors such as currents and aquatic plants interfering with the ice's consistency.
- Aware of the essential role of water rescue services in the safety of Bavaria's inhabitants, Thomas Huber advises locals to prioritize their safety and the safety of their loved ones during the winter, especially when confronted with icy weather and water surfaces.
Source: www.stern.de
