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Nine-Year-Old Drowns After Falling from Inflatable Boat in Hesse

A swimming accident at the Twistesse leisure pool ended tragically for a nine-year-old boy who fell from an inflatable boat.

13 August 2026Tagblick Newsdesk

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A nine-year-old boy drowned in a swimming accident at the Twistesse leisure pool in Hesse. According to media reports, the child fell from an inflatable boat while in the water and could not be rescued.

Despite an extensive rescue operation, help came too late for the boy. The incident occurred during a visit to the leisure pool, which is considered a tragic exception for those present.

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