Overview
- Emergency crews recovered the man's body around 12:45 after a multi-hour search in the Wendorf district of Wismar.
- A witness saw him prepare the attempt, and responders found a tripod-mounted camera still recording alongside two holes cut in the ice.
- City officials said the footage shows a person jumping in and not resurfacing, and police have opened an investigation into the circumstances.
- Police have not confirmed local reports labeling the deceased an influencer who was filming a stunt.
- The DLRG urged people not to ice-bathe alone and noted ice is generally safe only from about 10–20 centimeters thickness, while the pond’s ice was reported at roughly 5–7 centimeters.