Deceased at Triathlon Event in Salzburg

The 62-year-old Swiss man had participated in the triathlon event in the Aquabike competition, which included 1.9 kilometers of swimming and 90 kilometers of cycling, and drowned in the Salzburg lake.

Triathlon Event in Salzburg: Resuscitation Attempts Unsuccessful

According to current knowledge, the athlete likely suffered cardiac arrest while swimming in the Obertrumer See, said Josef Gruber, the head organizer of the Trumer Triathlon. The accompanying kayakers and water rescuers immediately recognized the problem and brought the man ashore. Despite immediate resuscitation efforts, the Swiss man could not be saved.

(APA/red)

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