Overview

• The Staatsanwaltschaft München I formally ended its probe in June, determining the April accident was a tragic mishap without criminal responsibility.
• A 33-year-old woman died after her surfboard leash likely snagged on submerged stones at the Eisbachwelle, pulling her under during a night session.
• Mayor Dominik Krause said the city aims to reopen the wave soon once officials have reviewed the investigation files for any outstanding safety issues.
• Under the new safety measures, all surfers must use self-releasing leashes to prevent entanglement on underwater obstacles.
• The Eisbachwelle has operated for decades without a similar fatality and is regarded as a vital part of Munich’s cultural identity.