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Senior dies while swimming in lake near Leipzig

The summer weather drew many people to outdoor pools and lakes on Tuesday. There was an emergency at Lake Albrechtshain near Leipzig.

Rescuers have recovered a missing 76-year-old swimmer dead from Lake Albrechtshain (symbolic...
Rescuers have recovered a missing 76-year-old swimmer dead from Lake Albrechtshain (symbolic image).

Swimming accident - Senior dies while swimming in lake near Leipzig

At the Albrechtshainer See in Leipzig, a man has passed away while swimming. The 76-year-old man had gone swimming there on a Tuesday and failed to return, according to a spokesperson from the Leipzig Police Department, who spoke on inquiry. A search was initiated with the support of the fire department, but it was too late for assistance - the helpers found him deceased. A so-called death investigation procedure is now underway. The police are currently assuming a swimming accident, they said.

The Albrechtshainer See is located in the Saxon city of Leipzig. Many residents and visitors enjoy leisure time at this popular lake. Unfortunately, this tranquility was disrupted by an emergency situation, as a 76-year-old man passed away after a swimming accident. Despite an immediate search involving the fire department, efforts to assist failed due to the unfortunate outcome.

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