Overview

• On July 25, officers from Mittelfranken’s marine police intercepted the improvised vessel at Großer Brombachsee.
• The craft was assembled from surfboards and a beer tent bench and was impounded at a nearby dock.
• Investigators were acting on a tip that the occupants might be hypothermic but discovered they were carrying various alcoholic drinks.
• A breath test showed the self-described boater was heavily intoxicated and there were signs of other intoxicants on board.
• Authorities have detained the vessel, increased lake patrols and are evaluating stricter rules for makeshift watercraft.