Overview

• A 15-year-old scout died after attempting to swim across a lake at night without an accompanying rescue boat or other safety provisions.
• Fire department divers recovered his body around 5:30 a.m. the morning after the challenge.
• Police in Wilcze have arrested both the scout group leader and the on-duty lifeguard for alleged safety breaches.
• The Polish Scout Association ZHR has acknowledged possible violations of safety regulations and pledged cooperation with the prosecutor’s investigation.
• An autopsy is scheduled to clarify the circumstances of the boy’s death and the scout association has arranged counselling and a month of mourning for camp participants.