A teenager died while attempting a scouting proficiency test in Wilcze, Wolsztyn County, on July 23-24, 2025, leading to charges against two individuals.
Scout’s Death and Initial Investigation
A scout died during the night of July 23-24, 2025, in Wilcze, Wolsztyn County, Wielkopolska province, while attempting a scouting proficiency test. The test involved swimming across a lake and lighting a fire on the opposite shore.
The scout disappeared underwater while crossing the lake. Firefighters from Wolsztyn, Kościana, and Poznań searched for the teenager, recovering his body around 5:30 AM.
Charges Filed Against Supervisor and Lifeguard
Investigators determined the scout was not secured by a boat during the lake crossing. Two individuals – the supervisor and a lifeguard – were detained. Both men were sober at the time.
Both men face charges of endangering life or causing serious bodily harm, and of unintentionally causing death.
Indictment Details
On April 2nd, a prosecutor from the Poznań District Prosecutor’s Office announced that an indictment had been filed against Marek G. and Igor K. in the Wolsztyn Regional Court. The charges remain the same: endangering the deceased boy’s life and unintentionally causing his death.
Conflicting Accounts and Remorse
Marek G. initially denied the charges and refused to provide a statement, but later admitted to failing to ensure adequate safety. He stated he informed the other suspect about the nature of the test.
Igor K. admitted to being present but denied responsibility. Both accused have no prior criminal record and expressed remorse. They each face a potential prison sentence of three months to five years.
