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85-Year-Old Surfer Missing on Chiemsee as Search Pauses Overnight

Authorities halted the lake operation at midnight for safety reasons with plans to resume at first light.

Wasserwacht auf dem Chiemsee
Ein 85-jähriger Surfer wird nach einem Ausflug auf dem Chiemsee vermisst.

Overview

  • The man was last seen in the afternoon riding his surfboard onto the lake.
  • Rescue teams discovered his surfboard during a wide-scale evening sweep.
  • The search effort involves the Wasserwacht, the Feuerwehr and a police helicopter.
  • Authorities paused the lake operation around midnight due to low visibility.
  • Officials expect the multi-agency search to restart at first light.