Bathing accident: Five-year-old girl in a hospital after a bathing accident
Unfall: Fünfjähriges Mädchen nach Badeunfall in Klinik
On Tuesday afternoon (July 12th), a five-year-old girl had to be taken to the hospital after a bathing accident on Lake Breitenbach near Saarbrücken. According to the police, the child had been playing in the shallow water with her mother when she suddenly disappeared under the water. The mother immediately alerted a lifeguard, who was able to rescue the girl from the water after a few minutes. The girl was then taken to a hospital by ambulance, where she is currently being treated for suspected drowning. The police are investigating the cause of the accident.
What happened?
The five-year-old girl was playing in the shallow water with her mother when she suddenly disappeared under the water. The mother immediately alerted a lifeguard, who was able to rescue the girl from the water after a few minutes. The girl was then taken to a hospital by ambulance, where she is currently being treated for suspected drowning. The police are investigating the cause of the accident.
What are the possible causes of the accident?
The exact cause of the accident is still under investigation by the police. However, there are a few possible causes that could have contributed to the accident. One possibility is that the girl slipped and fell into the water. Another possibility is that she was playing too close to the edge of the water and fell in. It is also possible that the girl was not wearing a life jacket, which could have contributed to her drowning.
What are the symptoms of drowning?
The symptoms of drowning can vary depending on the severity of the accident. However, some common symptoms include:
- Difficulty breathing
- Coughing
- Vomiting
- Confusion
- Loss of consciousness
What should you do if someone is drowning?
If you see someone drowning, it is important to act quickly. Here are some steps you can take:
- Call for help.
- If you are able to, rescue the person from the water.
- Once the person is out of the water, check for breathing.
- If the person is not breathing, start CPR.
- Continue CPR until help arrives.
How can you prevent drowning?
There are a few things you can do to prevent drowning:
- Always swim in a designated swimming area.
- Never swim alone.
- Wear a life jacket when you are in the water.
- Supervise children when they are swimming.
- Learn how to swim.
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