It happened in Germany in the hot month of June increasing number of fatal swimming accidents. The German Life Saving Society (DLRG) registered nationwide 99 misfortunes, far more than in previous years. Alone six men died in Hesse due to swimming accidents in rivers and lakes such as the Bühl Lake in Ahnatal and also in the outdoor pool in Vellmar.
Most accidents occurred due to underestimated dangers from currents, Jumps into the water or excessive temperature differences, says the DLRG. Overall were 90 % of the fatalities are male. This is because of this, said the President of the DLRG, Out Voigt, that men often misjudge dangers and risks.
A nationwide one Study from the year 2022 about swimming ability in Germany, that just 49 % of children from poorer households learn to swim safely. Comprehensive swimming lessons would therefore be important. A Kassel initiative already made this possible 1000 Free swimming lessons for after-school children.