Child facing imminent mortality risks
In a shocking incident, an 11-year-old boy was found unconscious in a public swimming pool in Höxter on August 12, 2025, at 12:00 PM. The pool was immediately closed, and several hundred people who were present at the time were affected.
The mayor of Höxter, along with chaplains, was present at the scene of the accident. Bystanders quickly responded, pulling the boy out of the water and performing resuscitation efforts. The boy was subsequently airlifted to the University Hospital in Göttingen.
Despite the efforts made, the boy's condition remains critical. No further information about his current condition has been released. The swimming pool was closed for an undisclosed period following the accident, but is now expected to reopen today.
The mayor of Höxter made the decision to close the swimming pool early due to the accident. The exact nature of the safety measures and investigations carried out before the pool's reopening remains unknown.
It should be noted that no foul play is suspected in this incident. However, no official updates or public reports regarding the investigation status, the boy’s current condition, or safety measures at the swimming pool since the incident have been made available up to August 20, 2025.
Local news sources or official communications from the Höxter municipality might offer the latest updates on this developing situation. For those seeking more information about accident reports or safety announcements related to swimming pools in Höxter, further resources may be consulted as necessary.
