Overview
- Passersby discovered a lifeless windsurfer in the water near the Gold–Strukkamphuk stretch of Fehmarn and a helper pulled him ashore after he was seen floating in the sea on Wednesday afternoon around 14:20.
- Rescuers attempted aid at the scene but the 69-year-old man from Rheinland-Pfalz was already deceased when recovered and could not be revived.
- Local police say there are no signs of third‑party involvement and their initial assessment points to a medical event as the likely cause of death.
- The case is being treated as a non‑criminal investigation while authorities arrange further medical clarification, which may include an autopsy to establish the precise cause.
- Fehmarn is a busy watersports and beach area, and officials and locals are likely to watch for the medical findings and any guidance that could affect safety or emergency response on the island.