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Tragic drama on Lake Como: restaurateur from Bühl missing!
A 55-year-old restaurateur from Bühl went missing on Lake Como after he rescued his children. Search is ongoing despite adverse weather conditions.
Tragic drama on Lake Como: restaurateur from Bühl missing!
On August 29, 2025, a tragic accident on Lake Como in northern Italy caused great consternation in the Bühl region. A 55-year-old man from this city, a well-known restaurateur, has been missing since Monday. The incident occurred at Dorio, a popular spot on the eastern shore of the lake, when the man made a bold but dangerous maneuver to save his two children in distress. They had fallen overboard a rented boat and were in acute danger. Although he was able to get the children to safety, the father never showed up and has been missing ever since. It is believed that he was caught in the strong underwater currents that are particularly treacherous in this part of Lake Como. According to Tagesschau, Lake Como is one of the deepest lakes in Europe, with a maximum depth of around 400 meters.
Search efforts began on Tuesday and continued for several days, despite adverse weather conditions such as heavy rain, thunderstorms and squalls. Police, rescue workers, fire brigade and coast guard are on site. Diving robots were requested to carry out the search even in poor visibility and strong waves. A remote-controlled underwater robot from Sardinia should also arrive on Wednesday to support the efforts, reports n-tv.
Reactions and solidarity
The news of the accident caused a wave of consternation in Bühl and the surrounding region. Many people show their sympathy and support for the family of the missing man, who has been known as an organizer and speaker of after-work parties in the city for several years. Mayor Hubert Schnurr expressed his concern about the tragic event and concern for the father's fate is shared throughout the community.
According to reports from “La Repubblica”, the missing man had Italian roots but had lived in Bühl, Rastatt district, for some time. However, the man's identity has not yet been officially revealed by authorities. The search for the missing person continues as family and friends wait in uncertainty and pain for new news.
The citizens of the region are thinking of the family and hope for a positive end to this dramatic story. In the evening there will be further reporting on the current status of the search measures in SWR4 BW.