A tragic accident occurred at night from 23 to 24 July 2025 on Lake Ośno in the village of Wilcze (Wielkopolskie province). A 15-year-old girl scout camp associate lost his life. In the background of drama – a scout effort in which the boy had to swim over the lake and light a fire.
An investigation by Police and prosecution, and 2 people – the guardian and the water rescuer – were detained to explain. This is 1 of the most serious events in Boy Scout camps in fresh years.
Dramatic Night at Lake Osno
According to the police, the incidental occurred About 1:15 a.m.. The notification afraid a drowning girl scout camp participant. The first police came to the scene and determined that the boy was active Scout test, the component of which was the swim of the lake and the fire on the another shore.
– The 15-year-old disappeared underwater during the task – assigned the staff. Maciej Borowski of Wolsztyn region Police Command. Both the camp's guardian and the WOPR rescuer who tried to intervene but were incapable to pull the boy out of the water on their own. Rescue services were called.
Uneffective rescue. Body was found in the morning
Rescue activities active a full of 8 fire brigadesof which Specialist water rescue group from Kostiana and Specialist Sonar Group from Poznań. Unmanned aircraft at its disposal were besides utilized Volunteer Fire Department from Wronaw.
The body of a 15-year-old was recovered by divers around 5:30 a.m.
Keeper and lifeguard detained. The autopsy is scheduled for Friday
Because of the boy's death, the prosecution's decision Two people were detained – camp guardian and water lifeguard. – So far no 1 has heard the charges – said D.A. Łukasz Wawrzyniak from the territory Attorney's Office in Poznań.
Both men remained Tested for blood alcohol They were sober. Friday's scheduled. autopsyTo explain the exact origin of death.
Investigators are investigating not only the course of a bad night, but besides the regulations and safety rules in force during the organisation of akin scout trials. The questions arise as to whether the task aimed at shaping the courage and fortitude of the spirit was not besides risky for the young participant.
Scout camps in the region
According to local services, 11 Scout camps are presently held in the territory of Wolsztyńskiparticipating 717 Boy Scouts. Since the beginning of the summertime season, i.e. from 27 June 2025., in the territory organized a full of 17 Boy Scout camps attended by 1126 participants.
Until now, no major incidents related to campers' safety have been reported in the region. The death of a 15-year-old becomes so The first specified dramatic case This year's Scout period in Wielkopolska.
Condolence from the authorities. In the background of the question of procedures
Because of the boy's death Education minister Barbara Nowacka expressed her condolences to the household and close to the deceased. On social media there are besides voices from another politicians and representatives of the Scouting community, expressing shock and regret after events at Lake Osno.
Both the Scout authorities and the supervisory authorities will gotta answer the question, whether the hazard has been decently assessed the task entrusted to the teenager; and Whether the presence of 1 lifeguard was adequate security.
Perspective for further action
After the investigation and autopsy have been completed, it is possible to press charges against detainees. The prosecution does not exclude the extension of the investigation to include another persons liable for organising the camp and approving its program.
This case may besides affect future guidelines on Security and organisation of scout trials at national level. Controls, changes in procedures and verification of the competence of the camp staff are possible.
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Drama on Lake Osno. The boy did not last the Boy Scout test
