On a Saturday afternoon in Selb, a town in the Wunsiedel district of Bavaria, two young girls, aged seven and eight, fell through the ice of a partially frozen pond. Despite the warmer weather causing some melting, the girls ventured onto the surface of the ice which unfortunately was not thick enough to support their weight, leading to a serious situation. The eight-year-old was submerged up to her neck, while the seven-year-old was in water up to her knees, indicating the urgency of the situation.

A 49-year-old woman who happened to be passing by saw the girls and bravely acted to pull them from the icy water. The local police credited the intervention of the passerby for averting what could have been a tragic outcome. It highlights the importance of community vigilance, especially where children are involved in potentially dangerous situations such as walking onto ice during unseasonably warm temperatures.

Following the rescue, the girls experienced mild hypothermia and were promptly transported to a children's clinic for medical care. The incident serves as a reminder of the inherent dangers associated with frozen water bodies, particularly during transitional weather, and the crucial role that community members can play in ensuring the safety of children in such risky scenarios.