Tragedy on Lake Constance: Missing sailors found dead!

Tragedy on Lake Constance: Missing sailors found dead!

On November 30, 2024, a dramatic rescue operation on Lake Constance ended tragically. Two men who were reported missing while sailing on Friday evening, November 29, 2024, have been recovered dead. The two Germans, 38 and 39 years old, originally wanted to sail their ship from Friedrichshafen to Konstanz. When they didn't show up, the German police alerted the Swiss authorities and a search operation was launched. According to information from fireworld.at A capsized boat was spotted near Landschlacht on Saturday morning, which turned out to be that of the missing sailors.

Search and rescue operation

The Thurgau cantonal police coordinated a comprehensive search operation that included around a dozen ships and numerous sea rescue, police and fire services. The water temperature of Lake Constance at this time was only 8.4°C. Despite intensive efforts in the early hours of the morning, as by tagblatt.ch Reportedly, the two men could ultimately only be rescued from the water dead. The Kreuzlingen public prosecutor's office has initiated proceedings to clarify the exact circumstances of the incident.

The tragedy also overshadowed the “Iron” regatta, which was traditionally scheduled to take place on Lake Constance. Regatta director Matthias Hagner initially expressed hope that the men would survive while the rescue operation was underway. But when the sad news spread, the event was canceled. The thoughts of the entire sailing community go out to the affected families and friends of the two sailors in this difficult hour.