Angler drama on Lake Wallers: 65-year-old from Bavaria discovered dead in the water

Angler drama on Lake Wallers: 65-year-old from Bavaria discovered dead in the water

A terrible incident occurred at the Wallersee in the Salzburg area district. A 65-year-old angler from the Berchtesgadener Land in Bavaria was found lifeless in the water. The tragedy occurred on Saturday morning when residents became aware of the lifeless person around 8:00 a.m. and immediately alerted the emergency services. Unfortunately, the fire brigade and water rescue were only able to determine the death of the man; However, the exact circumstances of his death are still unclear, and an autopsy to clarify the cause of the death is planned, as 5min.at

The discovery took place in the east bay of Lake Wallers, where passers -by also made fishing equipment and personal objects of the deceased. According to n-tv.de it is unclear whether the angler has fished from the shore or from a boat. Whether he may need help is currently being checked because residents heard a signal that may come from a cell phone.

background and reactions

The Wallersee is proud to be the largest lake in the Salzburg Lake Land and attract numerous anglers and leisure users. From May 1st to November 30th, fishing is allowed there with an annual ticket, even in the months of June, July and August. However, events like this throw a shadow on leisure fun. There was already another fatal incident in the same summer when an 80-year-old drowned in the Längsee, which once again raised security on the waters in the region.

The police have excluded exhaustion in the current case, which makes the situation a little easier for the relatives, but increases the uncertainty about the exact circumstances of death. The feedback from the municipality is affected, and those affected and experts emphasize the importance of safety precautions when fishing.

The police crime statistics (PKS) do not directly cover such incidents because it focuses on the crimes displayed, but security on the water is a constantly present topic in the discussion about leisure activities and public security in Austria. Although the PKS focuses on the criminal occurrence, the simple human accident remains a topic of attention that also influences the policy policy, as the Federal Criminal Police Office.

The fact that such tragic events happen again stimulates many to think about how to avoid accidents in the water in the future. The sad reality this summer reminds us that when it comes to leisure fun, a sense of responsibility must always exist for ourselves and our fellow human beings.