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"Day Against Drowning": Samaritan Association Vienna Invites to Action Week

Eine Rettungsübung des Samariterbundes.
Eine Rettungsübung des Samariterbundes. ©APA/FLORIAN WIESER (Archivbild)
In Austria, approximately 40 people die from drowning each year. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), bathing accidents are the second most common cause of death among children. Therefore, it is important: Knowledge can save lives! Proper preparation and attentive behavior are crucial for a safe day at the pool.

From July 19 to 27, the Samaritan Association is organizing exciting activities for the whole family at several locations in Vienna, Lower Austria, Upper Austria, and Salzburg as part of the action week for the "Day Against Drowning" on July 25.

Rescue Exercise, Resuscitation Training, and Introductory Diving During Action Week for the "Day Against Drowning"

The professionals of the Samaritan Association's water rescue demonstrate rescue scenarios, explain how their equipment works, and showcase their skills during resuscitation training. Interested individuals have the opportunity to participate in introductory diving and learn everything worth knowing about the Samaritan Association's water rescue at information stands. Children can earn a swimming badge and unleash their creativity at painting and crafting stations. At the New Danube, a rescue boat from the Samaritan Association Vienna will be presented, including rescue exercises, and public rides will be offered. The focus of the action week for the "Day Against Drowning" will once again be on many Viennese swimming pools this year.

  • Strandbad Gänsehäufel: Moissigasse 21, 1220 Wien - 19.7.25, 9 – 18 Uhr
  • Neue Donau:
    • Neue Donau U1 CopaBeach - 20.07.25, 10:00 – 13:00 Uhr
    • Neue Donau U6 - 20.07.25 14:00 – 17:00 Uhr
  • Hietzinger Bad: Atzgersdorfer Straße 14, 1130 Wien - 23.07.25, 18:00 – 21:00 Uhr
  • Amalienbad: Reumannplatz 23, 1100 Wien - 25.07.25, 19:00 – 21:00 Uhr
  • Laaerbergbad: Ludwig-von-Höhnel-Gasse 2, 1100 Wien - 27.07.25, 10:00 – 16:00 Uhr

Further information about the events can be found here.

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