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74-year-old from Augsburg found dead after swimming accident at Auensee
A 74-year-old man from Augsburg, missing at the Auensee in Kissing, was found dead after a search, presumably after a swimming accident.
74-year-old from Augsburg found dead after swimming accident at Auensee
At the Auensee in Kissing (Aichach-Friedberg district), the police found a tragic incident in which a 74-year-old man from Augsburg was found dead. The missing man was reported missing on Thursday, July 4, 2025, after personal items such as a bicycle and a towel were discovered on the shore of the lake. The emergency services' suspicion pointed to a swimming accident, which is why an extensive search was initiated. pnp.de reports on a complex operation with two police helicopters and divers, who finally took the man's body out of the water after two hours.
This incident is a reminder that bodies of water can pose great dangers, especially in the warm months. Prosieben points out that the search for the man began on Sunday, August 4th, when other bathers discovered the abandoned towel. First, the water rescue service was alerted to identify the owner of the items left behind. But despite a large contingent of special forces, including sniffer dogs, helicopters and divers, the search was initially unsuccessful. The man's identity initially remained unclear, and a bathing ban was imposed in the Kissing community on Tuesday afternoon.
A story full of tragedy
The last few days have been marked by uncertainty, both for the search teams and for the relatives of the missing person. The problem with the Kissinger Auensee is that the body of water is surrounded by reeds and roots in many places, which makes the search considerably more difficult. DLRG notes that over 400 fatal water accidents were reported in Germany in 2023, representing a worrying increase of 31 cases compared to the previous year. DLRG President Ute Vogt hopes that these numbers will make many people aware of the dangers of swimming.
Particular attention has been paid to children in recent years as the DLRG plans to make parents aware of the risks lurking in water bodies. This tragic event reminds us of the need to be particularly careful when swimming and that even seemingly safe places like the Auensee can become dangerous.
As the investigation continues, police hope to soon be able to provide more information about the victim's identity and the circumstances surrounding the incident. The municipality of Kissing will evaluate the measures in consultation with the authorities in the next few days in order to avoid future tragedies.