On the water across Aargau: "Yvonne" makes the trip by boat dangerous – Freiamt – Aargau

Every year, about 50 people drown in Switzerland. According to the Swiss Life Saving Association (SLRG), tourists are affected in eight cases on average. Two-thirds of all drowning accidents occur in water sports, just under half in swimming or swimming. Here, the open waters are particularly dangerous, here are nine drowning accidents out of ten. Half of them are in the lakes, the other half in the rivers or streams. In addition, it is striking that approximately 80% of drowning victims are men. About half of those affected are adults aged 25 to 64 years. A fifth of drowning accidents affect the elderly. In the other cases (around 30%), the victims are under 25 years old. On average, six children (0-14 years old) and eight teenagers (12-24 years old) drown each year in Switzerland. The rules of the river SLRG: Dinghies must be equipped with a lifejacket. The payload specified on the boat must not be exceeded. Do not tie the boats together – they are no longer manageable in case of problems. Unknown river sections must first be explored before driving. In open waters (rivers, ponds and lakes) only adventurous swimmers and experienced. Hypothermia can lead to muscle cramps. The colder the water, the shorter the stay in the water should be. (He)