Tragic bathing accidents on Lake Starnberg: 32-year-old dead, student missing

Tragic bathing accidents on Lake Starnberg: 32-year-old dead, student missing

On Sunday afternoon, June 15, 2025, two tragic bathing accidents occurred at Lake Starnberg, which not only shocked those present, but also put the rescue workers on alert. A 32-year-old man from Munich died while a 23-year-old Indian student continues to be missing.

The unfortunate incident started around 1:30 p.m. when the 32-year-old was on a boat in the Percha bay in the Percha bay. For refreshing reasons, he jumped into the water, but he quickly got into trouble. Bavarian guests and the water watch were quickly on hand and started resuscitation after they had recovered the unconscious man. Unfortunately, the assignment was unsuccessful; The man died at the scene of the accident.

search for the missing student

About 20 minutes after the first accident, around 1:50 p.m., friends of the 23-year-old student reported that he had also jumped into the water from the boat and had not returned. Search measures were immediately initiated, which lasted until around 4:30 p.m. Despite the use of water rescue dogs of the DLRG, a sonar boat, rescue boats and a rescue helicopter, the efforts to find the students remained unsuccessful.

The search that included several water watches and the police was made more difficult by the inaccurate downfall of the missing person. The use of the rapid use group of the district water guard was also in full swing. So far, no traces of the 23-year-old have appeared.

First aid and security when bathing

The incidents on Lake Starnberg also put a light on the dangers of swimming. Experts repeatedly warn that your own security has a top priority during attempts to rescue. Often it is panicked drowning who can beat wildly and put savors in danger. Therefore, the Maltese website emphasized that attempts at rescue should best be started from a fixed point. Experiences show that drowners cling to everything, so that neutral objects such as rescue rings or floating objects could be helpful.

If you are faced with a rescue operation, you should pay attention to the positioning and security. Every second counts in bathing accidents, and the platform for first aid begins on the shore. The top view of these dangers must not be neglected, because both those affected and helpers must be well protected.

The tragedies on Lake Starnberg are painful memories of how quickly there can be serious incidents when swimming. While the relatives of the deceased man and friends of the missing student are looked after by a crisis intervention team, the hope that the 23-year-old will be found safely. The search continues and those responsible are still optimistic.

Stay informed and pay attention to your safety during a relaxed excursion to the water. The current events remind us: a little caution can save lives.