Police were notified of an incident at the wild swimming spot in Rokitki on Sunday at around 5:00 p.m. Officers were immediately dispatched to the scene. When the uniformed officers arrived, firefighters from the OSP were already performing resuscitation on the injured man.

He entered the water and lost his footing

Police determined that the 21-year-old, a Ukrainian citizen, could not swim. He was by the water with friends who had been drinking alcohol that day. At one point, the young man entered the water. He lost his footing and disappeared beneath the surface. His female friend began calling for help.

A man nearby heard the cries. Without hesitation, he rushed to help. After several minutes of searching, he found the 21-year-old and brought him to shore.

Approximately 40 minutes of resuscitation

A struggle for the young man’s life began at the scene. Resuscitation lasted approximately 40 minutes. The rescuers managed to restore his pulse.

The 21-year-old was then transported to hospital in very serious condition. Unfortunately, the following day police received information about his death.

The tragedy once again shows how dangerous using unguarded bodies of water can be, especially after consuming alcohol.

Police appeal for caution by the water

Police remind people that alcohol by the water poses a serious danger. It can weaken the body, impair judgment, reduce concentration and delay reactions. High temperatures and entering the water further increase the risk.

Officers appeal to people to exercise particular caution while relaxing by the water.

The most important safety rules are:

  • using guarded swimming areas where lifeguards supervise safety,
  • keeping children under constant supervision and never leaving them unattended,
  • not entering the water after consuming alcohol,
  • not jumping into water of unknown depth,
  • responding when someone is in danger.

In a life-threatening situation, every second counts. At the same time, when providing assistance, it is also important to remember your own safety, so that while trying to save another person, you do not become a casualty yourself.