Overview

• Fire officials in Lecco confirmed the man’s remains were located at roughly 220 meters by a remotely operated underwater robot and brought within reach for divers to recover.
• The 55-year-old from Bühl had entered the water on Monday after his two children fell overboard from a rented boat near Dorio, and the children were brought to safety.
• Search teams worked for days despite storms, strong waves and typical Lake Como winds that complicated operations over very deep water.
• The recovered body was turned over to judicial authorities for the required investigations, according to officials.
• Local leaders in Bühl described widespread shock, noting the man’s Italian roots and his profile as a well-known restaurateur.