Second missing person found dead in swan pond
A 35-year-old man who had been missing since Sunday evening was found dead in the swan pond of the Rheinlache in Koblenz on Wednesday. A 49-year-old man had already been found dead in the Rheinlache, a body of water near the Rhine, on Monday. "It is almost certain that both cases were accidents", the police announced on Wednesday.
Both men had been missing since Sunday evening. The police had continued the search for the second man on Tuesday and Wednesday after the first man was found dead. Boats and a police helicopter were used in the search for the men. The police did not initially provide any further details about the incident.
During the search for the second missing man, emergency services suggested keeping a close eye on the water due to potential risks. In the aftermath of the second tragedy, there were calls for improved safety measures near bodies of water in the area, focusing on emergency response and public education.
Source: www.dpa.com
