Man dies at Košutnjak pool in Serbia
Translated from Serbian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
At a glance
- A man around 60 years old died at the Košutnjak Olympic pool in Serbia.
- Lifeguards and emergency services attempted resuscitation, but the man could not be saved.
- Authorities are investigating the incident, and visitors are urged to follow safety rules, especially in high temperatures.
A man in his 60s has died at the Košutnjak Olympic pool in Serbia, according to reports from RTS. Lifeguards on duty were the first to respond, pulling the individual from the water around 1 p.m. They immediately began resuscitation efforts, which were later continued by an emergency medical team. Despite these attempts, the man could not be revived, and his death was pronounced.
After the unfortunate incident that occurred around 1 p.m., the lifeguards of the Institute for Sports and Sports Medicine on duty quickly reacted and pulled the unknown person out of the pool, after which the on-duty doctor of the Institute began resuscitation, which was later continued by the emergency team.
Following the incident, police took over the scene to conduct their own investigation. The Zavod za sport i medicinu sporta Srbije, which operates the pool, stated that medical staff and police are always on duty during operating hours. The Zavod has appealed to all visitors to adhere to safety regulations and behavioral rules, emphasizing the need for extra caution during high temperatures.
There was nothing that could be done for the man, and the teams could only confirm his death, after which members of the Ministry of Internal Affairs took over further actions within their jurisdiction.
N1, the source of this report, was unable to find an official statement on the Zavod's website at the time of publication and has sent an inquiry for confirmation. The Zavod's statement, as reported by RTS, noted that the man's death was tragic and urged patrons to be mindful of safety measures.
We appeal to all visitors to adhere to the prescribed safety measures and rules of conduct, especially considering the high temperatures, when extra caution should be exercised.
Originally published by N1 Serbia in Serbian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.