Mysterious barbed wire on the Balaton beach: who put it there? ⚠️

On the shore of Lake Balaton, at a popular beach, several bathers stepped on sharp metal objects in the water right near the steps, causing serious alarm. The Hungarian Water Rescue Service scanned the lakebed with a metal detector and finally retrieved half a bucket of barbed wire from the lake – a dangerous waste that could have easily caused serious injuries to vacationers.

During the Balaton beach season, such incidents are particularly concerning, as many people walk barefoot in the shallow water, including children and the elderly. The presence of the wires not only endangered the safety of bathers but could also damage the image of the lakeside towns if visitors feel the beaches are unsafe. It is important for both locals and vacationers that the water rescuers respond quickly to such reports.

Over the weekend, the professionals had other tasks as well: they had to retrieve a sunken electric small boat, and rescue a woman exhausted from rowing and a young person who had swam a kilometer to the middle of the lake. These cases also show that although the water of Lake Balaton is beautiful, it always holds unexpected situations ⚠️.

Following the events, the operators of the Balaton beaches and the water rescuers emphasize: it is worth paying attention to the surroundings, and if we notice an unusual object in the water, report it to the professionals immediately. This way, we can preserve the safety and good atmosphere of the lakeside vacation throughout the entire season 🏖️.

Source: hvg.hu