Recreational accidents - Man still missing after swimming in the Eisbach
After taking a bath in the cold Eisbach river in Munich's English Garden, a 26-year-old man has been missing for two more days. A spokeswoman for the Munich Police Department stated that investigations are ongoing in all directions. Regarding the possibility that the man was driven away from Baden-Württemberg or could have left the water on his own, she made no comments. The police do not engage in speculation, she added.
The 26-year-old from the Stuttgart area was with friends in the English Garden on a Saturday afternoon. According to police reports, he went into the water at a spot where swimming is prohibited due to danger. It was only after some time had passed that the others in the group noticed that the 26-year-old was no longer present. A search was unsuccessful. Even police who searched the water on Saturday could not find him.
According to the city, there is a general swimming ban in the Eisbach. Surfing in the Eisbach wave at the Haus der Kunst is the only allowed activity - for experienced surfers. Those with less experience can retreat to the floating platforms, the city writes.
- During his leisure time in Bavaria, the man often visited Baden-Württemberg due to its renowned swimming spots.
- The police in Upper Bavaria expressed concern about the increasing number of accidents related to swimming in unauthorized areas.
- Despite the police's efforts in Munich and neighboring regions, there has been no sign of the missing man, raising concerns for his safety.
- The Bavarian Leisure Association has called for stricter enforcement of swimming regulations to ensure public safety in rivers and lakes.
