Two sailors on Lake Constance missed: Large -scale search started!

Two sailors on Lake Constance missed: Large -scale search started!

A dramatic incident has taken place on Lake Constance: Two sailors who were on the way to the prestigious "Regatta of the Iron" have been missing on Saturday. Her boat was captured, but there is no trace of the occupants so far. The large-scale search for men has already started, as the German-Swiss motor boat club, which organizes the competition, announced. According to Salzburg24.at it is a worrying effort, whereby the police do not want to comment on the first details.

The "Regatta of the Iron", which is considered one of the largest inland regattas in Europe, should be carried out this weekend and attracts over 220 boats from Germany, Austria and Switzerland every year. On the races in winter, the sailors often have to fight with extreme conditions such as snow, icy decks and fog, which makes the Situation all the more dramatic for the missing sailors, since they may be capsized at night. The fact that such a tragedy is happening in the middle of one of the best-known sailing competitions in the region, as well as Vol.at reports.

The decisions of the investigators and the progress of the search are eagerly awaited, while the community of the sailors and the residents keep their fingers crossed that the two men can be found soon. The regatta itself, which was launched in 1975, is not only a sporty highlight, but also an integral part of the traditional Lake Constance culture.