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Italian tragedy: Drowning of a German adolescent girl

A young girl from Germany met her unfortunate demise while indulging in a swim in Italy.

Italian tragedy: German minor perishes in drowning incident
Italian tragedy: German minor perishes in drowning incident

Italian tragedy: Young girl perishes during swim in Italy - Italian tragedy: Drowning of a German adolescent girl

In a tragic incident, a four-year-old girl from the Bavarian town of Gilching, Germany, lost her life while swimming at the Italian Adriatic coast. The incident occurred off the beach of a popular campsite in Grado, in the region of Friuli-Venezia Giulia near the Slovenian border.

On Tuesday evening, the girl was discovered in the water. Bathers initially brought her to the beach, as reported by "Il Goriziano". Despite immediate efforts by doctors, revival attempts on the beach were unsuccessful. The local coast guard confirmed the girl's nationality to dpa.

The exact circumstances of the incident were initially unclear. However, Italian media reported that rescue services were rushed to the scene after the girl was found in the water. The girl was flown by helicopter to a local hospital, but unfortunately, she could not be saved.

Local authorities began investigations on Tuesday evening. The region where the incident occurred is Friuli-Venezia Giulia, Italy. The Italian media have reported the incident, but the German family name of the girl has not been publicly disclosed in the available sources.

Our thoughts are with the family and friends of the young girl during this difficult time. This tragic accident serves as a reminder of the importance of water safety, especially during summer months and in popular tourist destinations.

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