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Fatal accident at the swimming pool in Wolomin

Last Thursday, 25 February, there was a fatal accident at a swimming pool in Wolomin in which a 25-year-old man who was practising breath-hold diving died. Descriptions of the whole incident are quite sparse in information. What emerges from some of them is a picture in which a 25-year-old man came to the pool to

ByMarcin Pawełczyk

Published: March 1, 2021 - 09:00

Updated: July 22, 2023 - 22:05

Fatal accident at the swimming pool in Wolomin

Last Thursday, 25 February, there was a fatal accident at a swimming pool in Wolomin in which a 25-year-old man who was practising breath-hold diving died.

Descriptions of the whole incident are quite sparse in information. What emerges from some of them is a picture in which a 25-year-old man came to the pool to practice apnea diving. He was to inform a lifeguard, who was watching the young man’s actions, of his intentions.

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At one point, when the 25-year-old was at the bottom of the pool, the lifeguard realised something was wrong. He immediately rushed to the man’s aid and brought him unconscious to the surface.

The emergency services were called to the scene and immediately began resuscitation and the fight for the boy’s life. He was soon transported to hospital, but unfortunately doctors were unable to save him.

The police also arrived at the scene and are investigating the cause of the incident. At the moment it is not known why the man lost consciousness.

Photo: Wikipedia.org CC BY-SA 3.0

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Marcin Pawełczyk

Marcin’s journey with diving has been an adventure. Starting as a recreational diver, he soon found himself drawn to the fascinating stories and mysteries of Baltic wrecks. After gaining experience, Marcin decided to go beyond just leisurely exploration and took his training up a notch by completing the TMX course, allowing him to explore even deeper and uncover the secrets of inaccessible places. His next challenge has been cave diving, where he is honing his skills to become a certified diver. Not content to simply take in the breathtaking beauty of underwater life, Marcin has also embraced underwater photography since 2018, capturing stunning shots that bring these worlds alive for those who are unable to experience them first-hand. Marcin’s passion for the underwater has taken him far and is sure to continue doing so as he dives into new depths and captures breathtaking images.