Boat accident - Tourist group capsizes while rowing on Lake Constance
Five tourists capsized their rowing boat on Lake Constance in front of Friedrichshafen - and were lucky in misfortune. The excursionists, aged between 53 and 68, had been on their way from Meersburg to Friedrichshafen when, just before the destination, "sudden stronger waves" caused the boat to capsize, according to the police in Göppingen. All passengers had gone overboard in the afternoon.
Two of them managed to save themselves at the nearby shore. The three others - a man and two women - were rescued by an alert police boat and then brought safely to shore with the rowing boat, it was reported. Notable injuries had the accident victims sustained - presumably due to the life jackets they were wearing, the police added.
- Despite the misfortune of capsizing their rowing boat on Lake Constance near Friedrichshafen, the tourists expressed their happiness after being safely rescued.
- The boat accident on Lake Constance, involving a tourist group from Meersburg, has raised concerns about the sea state during leisure time activities.
- The rowing boat accident on Lake Constance attracted the attention of local authorities in Baden-Württemberg, prompting a swift response from the police.
- The boat accident on Lake Constance was a reminder of the potential dangers that can arise during leisure activities, even in popular tourist destinations like Friedrichshafen.
- The police in Göppingen are now investigating the boat accident on Lake Constance to determine the exact cause of the sudden stronger waves.
- The boat accident on Lake Constance may have a negative impact on tourism in the region, as it highlights the potential risks associated with water activities.
- Visitors to Lake Constance are being advised to exercise caution during their leisure time, especially in periods of adverse weather conditions or changing sea states.
