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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.

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.