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60-Year-Old German Windsurfer Found Dead on Veerse Meer

Authorities in Zeeland are investigating the circumstances surrounding the death of a 60-year-old German windsurfer who was found lifeless under his sail on Veerse Meer.

Das Veerse Meer in den Niederlanden – hier kam der Windsurfer ums Leben (Archivbild).
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Overview

  • Witnesses near Kamperland discovered the windsurfer lifeless under his sail and raised the alarm on June 28.
  • Rescue crews pulled him from the water shortly after the emergency call and attempted resuscitation without success.
  • Police of the Province of Zeeland have opened an investigation into the cause of death and shared no additional personal details.
  • Local media outlets reported that bystanders first spotted the man and contacted emergency services.
  • This incident is the latest in a series of fatal and near-fatal cases involving German recreational water users this summer.