Remains of a German individual recovered from Lake Como
A tragic incident occurred near Dorio on the eastern shore of Lake Como, Italy, where a 55-year-old German man drowned while trying to save his children. The man was on a rented boat with his wife and two children when the incident took place in July.
According to reports, the man's children fell into the water, and he jumped in to save them. However, it is suspected that he was caught in a current and did not resurface. The search for his body was made difficult due to adverse weather conditions.
Lake Como, located approximately 80 kilometers north of Milan, is one of the deepest lakes in Europe, with a depth of over 400 meters. The body was found at a depth of about 220 meters, and it was discovered by a remotely operated underwater vehicle. The body has been recovered by two divers and is now available to the authorities for necessary examinations.
The man who drowned was not of Italian descent, contrary to earlier reports. He was a restaurateur and organizer of after-work parties in BΓΌhl, Germany. It is unclear whether the man's death is related to a previous incident in 2024, where a 51-year-old German man drowned while trying to help his son while swimming in Lake Como. In that case, the body was also found at a depth greater than 200 meters.
Especially in the northern part of Lake Como, changing winds can generate strong waves. This was likely a factor in the tragic incident, as the northern part of the lake is prone to strong waves due to changing winds.
The authorities are still investigating the cause of the man's death and are conducting necessary examinations on the body. Our thoughts are with the man's family and friends during this difficult time.
