Overview
- An 86-year-old entered the water at Waldsee Niesendorf and was unable to swim back to shore, after which he was reported missing.
- Local rescue crews began searching Friday evening and resumed operations the next morning, continuing into Saturday without locating the man.
- A rescue helicopter was deployed during the searches but its crew reported they could not spot any person in the water.
- Police told reporters that more than 24 hours after the incident the chances of recovering the senior alive are low.
- Nightfall limited initial Friday searches and authorities — including Polizeidirektion Görlitz and Feuerwehr Bautzen — say operations are ongoing while they provide public updates.