Diving in Attersee Ended Fatally for 59-Year-Old

A 59-year-old diver from Poland died in an accident on Monday in Lake Attersee. He had descended to a depth of 70 meters at the "Black Bridge" in Steinbach (Vöcklabruck district) and lost consciousness. A colleague brought him to the surface and attempted to resuscitate him, but without success, the police reported.

Diver Fatally Injured at the Black Bridge in Lake Attersee

The Pole was traveling with two compatriots. One of the three only descended to a depth of 50 meters due to ear problems, while the other two went down to 70 meters. It is believed that the 59-year-old lost consciousness there. His colleague performed an emergency ascent with him.

On land, he began resuscitating the unresponsive man with the colleague who had only descended to 50 meters, until the emergency doctor arrived and continued the resuscitation. However, after 30 minutes, the death of the 59-year-old could only be confirmed. The "Black Bridge" is a popular but challenging diving area. However, there are frequent serious accidents there.

(APA/Red)

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