Drama on Lake Garda: German vacationer dies on his birthday

Drama on Lake Garda: German vacationer dies on his birthday

Manerba del Garda, Italien - A tragic incident occurred on June 4, 2025 on Lake Garda in northern Italy. A 52-year-old German vacationer died while swimming during his birthday. The man was with his wife at the Zocco campsite in Manerba del Garda when he suffered a weakness and collapsed in the water. According to vienna.at this happened shortly after a jump into the cool water.

his wife, who observed the incident, immediately chose the emergency call and tried to help her husband. When she arrived, however, she found him driving out in the water. Emergency services from the coast guard brought him to the bank and tried to revive, but the measures remained unsuccessful. The incident occurred around 2 p.m. and the exact circumstances are still unclear.

examinations and possible causes

The police and rescue workers suspect that a "thermal shock" could have triggered the man's weakness. This Situation occurs particularly when there are large temperature differences between the body and water, which is a significant risk for people with cardiovascular diseases. This was also the result of kosmo.at, which also reported that the investigation into the exact cause of the accident continues.

For people with well-known cardiovascular diseases, special caution is required when swimming. According to [Herzstiftung.de] (https://herzstiftung.de/ihre-herzgesundheit/Gesund- remain/sports-und-zwegungslängel/schwimmen), these should obtain before swimming medical advice, since circulatory problems can occur when immersing in cool water. The hydrostatic pressure can redistribute blood into the middle of the body and thus increase the preload for the heart, which can lead to serious complications in the case of heart failure.