Drowning Happens Quietly – World Drowning Prevention Day

🌊 25 July is World Drowning Prevention Day. Right now, when you’re cooling off at our Tyrolean lakes, it’s worth a quick look at the most important rules.

The most important water-safety rules

  • Always keep children within arm’s reach at the water – a few seconds are enough.
  • Never jump into cold water overheated or right after eating.
  • No alcohol before swimming.
  • Only swim where you know the bottom and can judge your own strength.
  • Inflatable animals are no substitute for a proper flotation aid – they drift off quickly.

And most important: people who are drowning usually don’t scream or wave. They go under silently. Look out for one another – especially the little ones.

Enjoy the summer – but stay alert at the water. 💚