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Large-scale operation at the bathing lake: 27-year-old missing in Mauerner Lake!
A 27-year-old man is missing from Mauern's swimming lake. A search is underway by over 125 emergency services. Swimming lake closed.
Large-scale operation at the bathing lake: 27-year-old missing in Mauerner Lake!
A frightening incident occurred on Thursday afternoon in the Mauerner bathing lake near Neustadt an der Donau. At 4:15 p.m., several bathers observed a 27-year-old man suddenly disappear into the water and never reappear. Immediately afterwards, the emergency call was made and over 100 emergency services from the fire department, rescue service and water rescue service were alerted, who immediately began searching for the missing person. The search remained unsuccessful until the evening, which only increased concerns for the man's well-being. For safety reasons, the bathing lake has been closed to bathing operations until further notice, as Mittelbayerische reports.
The search was challenging because, in addition to divers, modern sonar technology was also used to find the missing man. The participating forces numbered about 125 who were looking for a solution to this dramatic situation. It's tragic to see how quickly fun and relaxation on the water can turn into a serious situation.
Drowning statistics and warnings
Against the backdrop of this tragedy, one should not ignore the current numbers of drowning accidents. According to the German Life Saving Society (DLRG), there were a total of 411 fatal accidents in water in Germany in 2023. This represents an increase of 31 deaths compared to the previous year. DLRG President Ute Vogt expressed the hope that increased awareness of the dangers of water bodies, especially during the warm months, will prevent these sad numbers from increasing further.
However, similar incidents also occurred in other places in the same week. On June 8, 2025, there was a major operation at Aileswasensee in Neckartailfingen, where a search was underway for a man who had disappeared. After two hours of efforts, the search had to be called off without success, which severely challenged the efforts of the emergency services. Divers and sonar were also used here, and the bathing lake had to be closed to bathers to protect them from a possible gruesome sight, as fr.de reported.
These incidents are in stark contrast to what we often experience in the warmer months: cheering, joy and relaxation by the water. It reminds us that despite the joys that come with bathing, we should always be vigilant.