Er taucht mit den Töchtern in den Fluss ein, taucht aber nicht mehr auf, eines der Mädchen ist schwer verletzt.

A man in his early thirties died while attempting to save his children from drowning in a river near Ronchis, Italy, according to local reports. The incident occurred during a family outing along the Tagliamento River, where the man, identified as a 38-year-old father with two young sons and another child, tried to rescue his children after they were swept away by strong currents. One of the children was found later in critical condition, while the father’s body was recovered hours later. The family, including the man's wife, had been spending the day by the river, seeking respite from the summer heat. They were among several families, including others from Baku, Azerbaijan, who had gathered along the banks. The group had intended to enjoy a peaceful afternoon away from work and bureaucratic challenges faced by asylum seekers. However, the situation took a tragic turn when some of the children entered the water. Almost immediately, they encountered difficulties, prompting the man to dive into the river to retrieve them. He managed to pull one of his younger children, a five-and-a-half-year-old, out of the water, but he himself was quickly pulled under by the current. His wife and friends noticed the danger only after retrieving the other two children, but there was no sign of the man. A group of bystanders who witnessed the event called for help, triggering a rapid response from emergency services. Firefighters from Latisana, flood rescue teams, and divers from Venice’s helicopter unit “Drago” joined the search efforts. Additional support came from specialized diving units in Trieste and boats from nearby towns such as Portogruaro. Despite extensive searches, the man’s body was eventually located, though he had already succumbed to the cold and powerful waters. The child rescued by his father was taken by air ambulance to the hospital Santa Maria della Misericordia in Udine, where medical staff confirmed he was out of immediate danger. Emergency vehicles, including ambulances and paramedics, responded swiftly to the scene, coordinating with the central operations center of the Friuli-Venezia Giulia region. Authorities have launched an investigation into the incident, with police working to determine the exact sequence of events leading to the tragedy. Firefighters have issued warnings about the dangers of rivers even when they are not in flood conditions. They emphasized that strong currents, hidden obstacles, and cold water temperatures can pose serious risks, even to experienced swimmers. As the region prepares for a third wave of intense heat, officials urge caution around water bodies. They remind residents that rivers and streams can change rapidly, creating hazardous conditions that may lead to accidents. The incident has sparked discussions about safety measures and public awareness campaigns aimed at preventing similar tragedies in the future.