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This was confirmed by public prosecutor spokesman Andreas Pechatschek on Friday. It was agreed with the lifeguard that he would take his vacation until the end of the season, the magistrate said. The youth has still not come forward.
Numerous eyewitnesses had observed how the young swimmer stood on the diving board and apparently did not dare to jump. Since the tower was to be closed again at the time to open the area for swimmers, he was asked by two lifeguards to leave the area. When the guest didn’t comply, one of the two climbed the tower with him. Then there was probably an argument. Videos have since surfaced on social media showing the lifeguard appearing to kick the still unknown boy off the platform.
Immediately after the incident, the lifeguard is said to have admitted to having pushed the youngster. He initially received a verbal warning and was transferred. He is now on vacation. At the end of next week, further possible disciplinary measures will be decided. The city of Steyr has officially apologized to the person concerned “for this misconduct”.
Source: Nachrichten
