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Dramatic operation at Eibsee: father and son missing after pedal boat accident
Major operation at Eibsee: father (33) and son (6) missing after pedal boat accident. Search operations are underway under difficult conditions.
Dramatic operation at Eibsee: father and son missing after pedal boat accident
A tragic accident occurred last Saturday at Eibsee, a popular destination for bathers in the municipality of Grainau below the Zugspitze: a 33-year-old father and his six-year-old son have been missing ever since. Loud Mercury The family's mother and four-year-old daughter, who live in the Haßberge district in Lower Franconia, were eyewitnesses to the incident. The search for the missing people, which is becoming increasingly desperate due to the short chances of finding them alive, has been running tirelessly since Saturday.
The accident happened in the morning when the child fell into the water and the father immediately jumped after him. Both went under while the mother and her daughter watched helplessly. The police classified the incident as a missing person case; The search involves several police and water rescue teams trying to find the two missing people. A special underwater sonar with artificial intelligence is also used, but the search is extremely difficult due to the strong current and the depth of the water, which is up to 33 meters.
Search measures and challenges
The search operation, initially interrupted by rain and thunderstorms, was briefly stopped on Sunday evening, only to be resumed on Monday morning. Among the difficulties, divers complain about the time they have underwater - only 12 to 15 minutes. In the search area, the sonar often comes across rocks, which further complicates the efforts, according to the emergency services. They have already done their utmost to find the young father and his son.
DLRG President Ute Vogt called for caution and appealed to all water sports enthusiasts, especially parents, to wear life jackets and life jackets. This seems particularly important, especially since there have already been 27 fatal swimming accidents in Bavaria since June 1st, which accounts for 40% of the swimming deaths in 2024 reports BR.
There was another incident on Sunday evening when a young man slipped on the bank and had to be resuscitated. He was immediately taken to the Murnau accident clinic. Apparently there is a good hand on the part of the emergency services and the police, who are coordinating the search for missing people. The Grainau water rescue service also supports, but the pressure on everyone involved is high due to the tragic background. All that remains is the waiting and the faint hope for a miracle as the search continues.