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Fatal Fall in Vienna Harbor Basin

Ein 19-Jähriger starb nach einem Sturz in ein Hafenbecken in Wien.
Ein 19-Jähriger starb nach einem Sturz in ein Hafenbecken in Wien. ©APA/ERWIN SCHERIAU (Symbolbild)
A 19-year-old died after falling into the basin of the Freudenau Harbor in Vienna-Leopoldstadt late Sunday evening.

Witnesses reported that around 9:50 PM, a person fell into the water in a Vienna harbor basin. During a search operation with police and fire department divers, the young man was eventually recovered from the water at the Winter Harbor, as the state police department announced in a release. Despite resuscitation attempts, he ultimately died in a hospital.

19-Year-Old Died After Fall into Vienna Harbor Basin

The officers of the water police determined that the young man was a crew member in training on a passenger ship that was docked at the Winter Harbor Freudenau at the time. The Vienna State Criminal Office is conducting further investigations to determine the exact circumstances of death, it was stated on Monday. According to the police, there are no indications of third-party negligence.

(APA/Red)

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