Danger for swimmers in cold bathing waters

Cold bathing water can become a deadly trap for swimmers

07/10/2014

Swimmers should be careful when jumping into cold bathing waters. The German Life Rescue Society (DLRG) advises in Bad Nenndorf. The cold water can cause convulsions and put the swimmer in mortal danger if he does not make it to the shore in time. „Only go swimming at guarded swimming areas and pay attention to the warnings“, so the recommendation of the DLRG.

Go swimming in guarded bathing waters only
Many bathing waters and dredging lakes are still very cold. That's what swimmers should always pay attention to. Because who is in very cold water, risk cramps that can bring the swimmer in a life-threatening situation. Because of the muscular cramping the affected person can no longer swim properly and threatens to drown. This is indicated by the DLRG. It is advisable to go only at guarded swimming in the water.

„The bath in rivers is especially dangerous. Currents, bridge piers, suction, underwater obstacles, and fairways with recreational and professional shipping are incalculable risks“, inform the lifeguards from Bad Nenndorf. Another risk is the overestimation of their own performance dar. The DLRG advises to always be critical and never cocky while swimming. Especially dangerous are dives in unknown waters. Again and again it comes to life-threatening injuries when swimmers make reckless dives in the shoreline and shallow areas.