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Eisbach Surf Spot Closed as Investigators Probe Fatal Accident

Police divers and drones inspect the riverbed after a surfer's death, with no significant findings yet identified.

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Overview

  • Authorities have completed an initial inspection of the Eisbach riverbed after lowering the water level, finding no large foreign objects linked to the fatal accident.
  • The investigation follows the death of a 33-year-old surfer whose leash became entangled on the riverbed, trapping her underwater.
  • Approximately 50 officers, including police divers, used underwater cameras and drones to search the site for potential hazards.
  • The Munich public prosecutor is pursuing a negligent-homicide investigation to determine if any criminal activity contributed to the tragedy.
  • The Eisbach wave remains closed indefinitely for surfing as safety measures and further investigations are underway.