Overview

• A 33-year-old surfer died after her safety leash or board became entangled underwater at Munich’s Eisbachwelle; she succumbed to injuries a week later.
• Police have lowered the Eisbach’s water level to inspect the riverbed for potential hazards, including support stones or discarded objects like e-scooters.
• Around 50 officers, including divers with underwater cameras and drones, are conducting the investigation under the direction of Staatsanwaltschaft München I.
• The City of Munich has issued an indefinite surfing ban at the Eisbachwelle while authorities assess safety measures and potential criminal negligence.
• The water-lowering operation, approved by the City, involves ecological safeguards such as fish relocation to minimize environmental impact.