Child from Starnberg County perishes by drowning during vacation
In a heartbreaking incident, a four-year-old girl from Gilching, a town in the Starnberg district of Bavaria, Germany, lost her life at a popular campsite in Grado, Italy, on Tuesday evening.
The incident occurred at the Italian Adriatic coast near Grado in the Friuli Venezia Giulia region, close to the Slovenian border. According to reports by local media, the girl was discovered unresponsive in the water by beachgoers off the shore.
Attempts to revive the child on the beach were unsuccessful. The local coast guard confirmed the girl's identity and place of origin to dpa. The child was flown by helicopter to a local hospital in Italy, but doctors were unable to save her life.
The local authorities in Grado initiated investigations into the circumstances surrounding the incident on the same evening. The local newspaper "Il Goriziano" reported that rescue services were immediately called to the scene.
Italian media reported the death of the young girl, with her identity and origin being confirmed by the local coast guard. The investigation into the incident is ongoing.
Our deepest condolences go out to the family and friends of the deceased during this difficult time. This tragic event serves as a reminder of the importance of supervision and safety, especially when enjoying water activities.
