One liter of vodka

Drunk girl falls unconscious in Lake Traunsee

Unbelievable recklessness of a 14-year-old girl in Gmunden. According to friends, she first drank about a liter of vodka. Then she had the idea of swimming in the Traunsee. However, she fell unconscious and was in danger of drowning ...

A hot day and a very bad idea almost proved fatal for the young woman from Gmunden. Together with friends, she had drunk an excessive amount of alcohol in the vicinity of the Gmunden lake station. It is said to have been about one liter of vodka, according to a police statement.

Passer-by rescued girl
At around 5 pm, she wanted to go swimming in the lake. However, she quickly fell unconscious and was in danger of drowning. Two friends (both 15 years old) desperately tried to keep the girl afloat.

Alcohol poisoning

Drinking a liter of vodka can lead to severe alcohol poisoning. Alcohol poisoning occurs when the level of alcohol in the blood is so high that it has life-threatening effects. Symptoms can range from nausea and vomiting to unconsciousness and respiratory arrest.

Transport to hospital
A passer-by who happened to be present rescued the 14-year-old and lifted her onto the jetty. She was then taken to the Salzkammergut Clinic in Gmunden.