Tragic bathing accidents on Lake Starnberg: two men in mortal danger!

Tragic bathing accidents on Lake Starnberg: two men in mortal danger!

On sunny Sunday, June 15, 2025, two tragic bathing accidents occurred at the picturesque Starnberg See, which shook the entire region. Around 1.30 p.m., a 32-year-old Municher dared to get into the cool water to cool off when the mischief took its course. The young man quickly got into trouble and could no longer keep afloat. Despite the immediate attempts at resuscitation by the rescue workers, he ultimately succumbed to his injuries, such as Radio Oberland

Just 20 minutes after the first incident, a 23-year-old student jumped into the water with friends and also went under. The crew of a motor boat that happened to be nearby alerted the emergency services. A large -scale search was initiated, which mobilized the rescue boats, water rescue dogs from the DLRG and the rapid use group of the Starnberg district water guard. Unfortunately, the search for the young man remained without success, as well as Br.de reported

search action and investigation

The intensive search measures began shortly after the student undergone. Rescue workers tirelessly sought both on the water surface and in the underwater area. The police have now taken over the investigation to clarify the exact circumstances of the two accidents, as the Starnberg police inspection reports.

tragic development and increasing numbers

These tragic incidents also make a light on the increasing numbers of bathing accidents in Germany. According to the DLRG, a total of 411 fatal accidents were registered in waters in 2023, which means an increase of 31 deaths compared to the previous year. This is the third year with an increase in the drowned. It is particularly questionable that there have been more than 400 victims for the first time since 2019, according to a report by the DLRG here .

Ute Vogt, the President of the DLRG, expressed the hope that these tragic incidents contribute to raising awareness of the dangers of bathing in water, especially in the coming warm season. The association plans to specifically inform parents of small children about the security risks. The events on Lake Starnberg remind us all to mindfulness and caution when bathing.