The younger sister, a six-year-old girl, succumbed to her severe injuries on Saturday evening at a Würzburg hospital. Her seven-year-old sister had already passed away shortly after the accident on Thursday evening.
How the Tragedy Unfolded
According to police, the two girls were playing unsupervised in shallow water when they suddenly got into distress. Witnesses first spotted one child clinging to a floating armband while the other was found underwater. Immediate rescue efforts by bystanders and later professional responders could not save the sisters.
Large-Scale Rescue Operation
- The accident triggered a massive emergency response:
- The seven-year-old was rushed by ambulance to Schweinfurt
- The six-year-old was airlifted to Würzburg
- Water rescue teams, paramedics, and police were deployed
- Criminal police are investigating the exact circumstances
Another Fatal Swimming Accident in the Region
In a heartbreaking parallel incident, a 41-year-old man drowned the same weekend in the Weißsee near Karlstein am Main. The swimmer got into trouble about 20 meters from shore and died the following day despite immediate rescue efforts.
Police Correct Initial Report
In a later update, police clarified that the older sister was seven (not eight, as initially reported). These tragic incidents highlight the hidden dangers of seemingly safe swimming spots.
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