- Control action on the Isar - many drunk boaters
During a routine inspection on the Isar, police discovered numerous intoxicated boat operators. A total of 250 people with over 80 inflatable boats and kayaks were checked, with "the majority being under the influence of alcohol," a police spokesperson reported. Thirteen had even exceeded the limit of 0.5% blood alcohol content, with a 26-year-old being the most intoxicated at almost 1.6%. In recent weeks, there have been three severe accidents involving recreational boaters on the Isar.
In total, twelve people, some of whom were heavily intoxicated, ended up in distress when their inflatable boats capsized or they were caught in a waterfall at a weir. A 46-year-old man died. Therefore, police conducted checks to ensure compliance with the rules set by the district office, which have been in effect since 2020. These include the alcohol limit of 0.5% blood alcohol content, as well as regulations such as not tying boats together and children under eight wearing a standard life jacket.
However, during Saturday's inspection, these rules were not always followed: a young child was only wearing swim wings instead of a life jacket. The parents, along with others who were found to be in violation, now face a fine. The 13 who were too intoxicated had their journey stopped.
The parents of the child, who was only wearing swim wings instead of a required life jacket, were issued a fine by the police. Despite the ongoing inspections, some boat operators continued to disregard the alcohol limit, with 13 individuals being too intoxicated to continue their journey.
