Rescuers find swimmer in critical condition in Vienna's Danube

krone.at (German)

A swimmer was pulled from the Danube River in Vienna on Sunday in critical condition after being submerged. Emergency responders, including divers, rescued the man. The 60-year-old swimmer was found in the Alte Donau area of Vienna. He was transported to a hospital via helicopter while undergoing resuscitation efforts, the outcome of which is unknown. The cause of the incident is under investigation, with authorities unsure if it was due to exhaustion or a medical issue. This follows recent tragic swimming accidents in Vienna.


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