Massive allegations in the Gelnhausen outdoor pool: girls harassed, staff failed!

Massive allegations in the Gelnhausen outdoor pool: girls harassed, staff failed!

Gelnhausen, Deutschland - In the Gelnhausen outdoor pool, there has recently been a disturbing incident that heats the minds of the bathers. Nine girls between the ages of 11 and 17 were presumably sexually harassed. These incidents took place on June 22, 2025 in the Barbarossa-Bad and not only stood upset not only affected families, but also the entire community. As [FOCUS] (https://www.focus.de/panorama/bei-hohen- Temperaten-buermeister-verlicht-sexuelle-üeben- In-frebad_e39c0f-435b-9735e2c6e33.html), the calls to the girls were ignored and ignored Apparently the situation of the outdoor pool staff. This has led to violent criticism of the acting of those responsible.

The girls concerned sometimes had to go back into the water despite their calls for help. The supervision in the bathroom was apparently unable to correctly assess the situation. Bathing director Nils Tischer stated that what happened and the alleged perpetrators were only warned. Only when another group of girls informed the staff accompanied by a mother did the police be investigated, according to t-online.

shocking nuisance

The incidents are particularly frightening because several men between the ages of 18 and 28 are described that molested the girls all over the body. The police were able to arrest four suspects on site, but were later released. According to Mayor Christian Litzinger, these incidents were once in the Barbarossa bath and represent a severe burden on the reputation of the facility.

The city of Gelnhausen has now announced a “zero tolerance policy” and expressed house bans for the men concerned. The investigation continues and it is expected that further measures to improve security in outdoor pools are expected. Meanwhile, there are always talks between residents and those responsible to strengthen the feeling of security of the bathers.

reinforced sensitization required

The events in Gelnhausen are not isolated; A similar incident occurred in the Allgäu, where a 44-year-old man was supposed to harass children and young people. The police there are also rigorously investigating after several information has been received. In order to prevent such uncomfortable situations, numerous swimming pools, such as the Cologne Agrippabad, have launched a campaign to encourage children to contact the staff if necessary. The initiative is entitled "I say" and aims to educate children about their rights and to teach them that they are not alone when they are bothered. According to WDR, it is important to show children how they can behave in critical situations and to give them the feeling that their experiences are taken seriously.

relies on similar concepts and educational campaigns, this could be a first step to sustainably strengthen the feeling of security of the bathers and to prevent such frightening incidents in the future. The waves hit up and the calls for a better security concept cannot be ignored. It remains to be hoped that the consequences of these incidents will finally lead to a noticeable improvement.