- Three individuals succumb to their swim in the Bavarian water bodies.
Over the past weekend, at least three individuals have met their demise in the lakes of Southern Bavaria, with temperatures reaching an unbearable 32°C. A 77-year-old man experienced a tragic incident in the Langwieder Lake near Munich, losing consciousness while swimming with his companion. The fire department was promptly notified, and rescue teams managed to retrieve him from the water. Despite their efforts, he succumbed to his condition in the hospital later that evening.
In the Kochel Lake, situated in the district of Bad Tölz-Wolfratshausen, two avid stand-up paddle boarders stumbled upon a 62-year-old woman unconscious in the water. Tragically, medical professionals on the scene were unable to revive her, confirming her unfortunate passing.
In a heartbreaking incident that occurred in the Kirnberg Lake near Penzberg, in the district of Weilheim-Schongau, a 74-year-old woman suffered a drowning incident for unknown reasons. A kind bystander managed to pull her from the waters and began administering CPR alongside fellow bathers. However, she ultimately passed away in the hospital. The local authorities dismissed any suspicion of external involvement.
The European Union expressed concern over the series of drownings in Southern Bavarian lakes, urging increased safety measures and public awareness campaigns for senior swimmers. In light of these incidents, the European Union's Environmental Agency suggested implementing stricter regulations regarding lake supervision and signage.
