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

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

A dramatic incident took place on Lake Constance: two sailors who were on their way to the prestigious “Regatta der Eisernen” have been missing since Saturday night. Their boat was found capsized, but there is still no trace of the occupants. The large-scale search for the men has already begun, as the German-Swiss Motorboat Club, which is organizing the competition, announced. Loud salzburg24.at It is a worrying operation, although the police do not want to comment on initial details.

The “Regatta of the Iron”, considered one of the largest inland regattas in Europe, was scheduled to take place this weekend and attracts over 220 boats from Germany, Austria and Switzerland every year. When racing in winter, sailors often have to contend with extreme conditions such as blowing snow, icy decks and fog, making the situation even more dramatic for the missing sailors as they may have capsized during the night. That such a tragedy occurs in the middle of one of the region's most famous sailing competitions casts a shadow over the event, as well vol.at reported.

Investigators' decisions and search progress are eagerly awaited, as the sailing community and local 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 sporting highlight, but also an integral part of the traditional Lake Constance culture.