Secrets of Lake Constance: what is hidden below the surface

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Discover the secret abysses of Lake Constance: from missing swimmers to sunken boats - what the lake hides could surprise. A look at uncanny finds and their stories. (Symbolbild/DNAT)

Lake Constance, often perceived as a picturesque holiday paradise, harbors mysterious and also uncanny secrets in its deep waters. At a depth of up to 250 meters, there are numerous relics from the past, from lost ships to human remains. A look into the dark depths of the lake reveals a different reality.

The water protection police in Göppingen has found that the remains of at least 99 people rest in Lake Constance. These people are often swimmers who are missing or have become victims of tragic accidents. Markus Zengerle, head of the water protection police in Überlingen, explains: "We assume that her corpses must be in the lake", which points out that the number of unreported cases could be even higher. The special thing: the list of missing persons has been managed since 1947.

The Lake Constance as the site for shipwrecks and more

There are a variety of ships under the waves of Lake Constance. Martin Wessels from the Lake Research Institute in Langenargen reports that there are hundreds of wrecks under water. The best known example is the wreck of the shovel wheel steamer "Jura", which dropped in 1864. During dives, the researchers keep finding remains, be it from old boats or by war -related. The special thing is that in the lake there are always dangerous finds such as grenades and aviation bombs.

The divers from the Lake Constance diving team also pull unexpected objects to the surface, including car wrecks and even a safe. "There are three car wrecks in front of Meersburg alone," reports diver Maren Moldon. These probably come from a former workshop, where vehicles were simply sunk in the lake after closure.

swimmers and divers not only meets shipwrecks and human remains. Numerous finds affect everyday garbage: from sunglasses to chairs to bicycles. With careful cleaning of the bank area, the divers try to eliminate the garbage. "The further you penetrate into the lake, the less garbage can be found," says Moldon.

concern for water quality

Another topic that is discussed in connection with Lake Constance is the water quality. Microplastics have been proven in small quantities, and despite modern filter systems, unfiltered wastewater sometimes comes into the lake. This can have serious health consequences for bathers, as reports of vomiting and diarrhea show. In addition, chemical impurities were found in some regions of the lake.

In the past, Lake Constance even served as a dump, since tar oil was led into the lake between 1903 and 1969. This led to a contamination of 17,000 square meters of the sea Grund, the effects of which are still noticeable today. However, those responsible emphasize that the forecasts do not require immediate measures.

The picture that shows up with a closer look at Lake Constance is a mixture of tourist idyll and mysterious, often tragic stories. The thought of the hidden treasures and challenges lurking in the lake throws a shadow on the peaceful surface of the water. For those who dive or on his banks, the question remains: What exactly is on the bottom of Lake Constance?

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