Tragic swimming accidents at Lake Starnberg: One dead, one missing!

Tragic swimming accidents at Lake Starnberg: One dead, one missing!

On June 15, 2025, Lake Starnberg will be the scene of two tragic swimming accidents that not only claim lives, but also move people's minds. A 32-year-old man from Munich has died after a desperate rescue attempt, while a 23-year-old Indian student has been missing since then. Merkur reports on the dramatic events that took place in the Percha bathing bay.

The 32-year-old was traveling on a boat with his partner and five children when he wanted to jump out of the water around 1:30 p.m. - apparently just to refresh himself. But the harmless adventure quickly turned into a nightmare. He could no longer retreat into the boat and was suddenly unconscious. Bathers did not hesitate to rescue him and immediately began resuscitation. The water rescue service also continued the revival, but all this was in vain; the man died at the scene of the accident.

The missing student

While the dramatic events surrounding the 32-year-old unfold, about 20 minutes later there is a report about the 23-year-old student who jumped into the water with friends and also got into difficulties. According to BR, the student went missing around 1:50 p.m. after he went under after a few swims. The expansive search operation, which mobilized lifeboats, water rescue dogs and the district water rescue team, remained unsuccessful until the evening. The Fürstenfeldbruck criminal police and the Starnberg police station are coordinating the investigation in order to shed light on these tragic incidents.

Challenges in rescue

Rescue operations on water are often associated with risks. The Malteser draw attention to the fact that your own safety always comes first. Often, drowning people lose consciousness in their panic and cling to everything that is close to them. This can put rescuers in serious danger. In addition, currents and strong waves can make the situation significantly worse for everyone involved. It is therefore recommended to help from a fixed point, for example with a lifebuoy or an air mattress.

Especially in moments like this, every second counts. In the event of a swimming accident, a quick response is crucial to saving the lives of those involved. First of all, it is important to ventilate the affected people, followed by stable positioning until they are placed on a safe bank, where comprehensive first aid can then be administered.

The two incidents at Lake Starnberg not only have a tragic impact on the families affected, but also raise questions about the safety measures on the water. It remains to be hoped that the fate of the missing student will be clarified quickly and that the affected relatives will receive the necessary support during this difficult time.