Tragedy on Lake Karlsfelder: 18-year-old dies after bathing accident!

Tragedy on Lake Karlsfelder: 18-year-old dies after bathing accident!

Karlsfeld, Deutschland - A shocking accident occurred last Friday, June 15, 2025, on Lake Karlsfelder. An 18-year-old man who wanted to spend a relaxing day on the water with his friends died tragically after a bathing accident. According to Merkur wanted the young man who wanted Kosovar-Serbian roots and lives in Munich Hasenbergl, swimming to a platform around 4:45 p.m. But he decided halfway to turn back, and shortly afterwards was no longer visible.

The alarmed rescue workers, including divers, were able to go to the crashed mountains, but any help in the hospital was too late. While the police are currently not seeing any indications of external participation, the public prosecutor will decide on Monday about a possible autopsy to clarify the exact circumstances of the Badge Hunglück.

water guard in use

before, there were dramatic moments at Lake Karlsfelder. On Wednesday evening, a 22-year-old was recovered lifeless from a depth of five meters under similar circumstances. Divers Tobias Gierlinger, who had previously trained with the water guard, happened to be at the lake and was able to react quickly after spectators heard the shrill whistling on the south bank and alerted the forces. The Wasserwacht Dachau was decisive in the rescue, but unfortunately it turns out that the dangers of the water should not be underestimated.

drown: an increasing problem

These incidents are no coincidence. According to the German Lebens-Rettungs-Gesellschaft (DLRG), Germany recorded 411 fatal accidents in the water in 2023-an increase of 31 deaths compared to the previous year. This marks the third consecutive increase in the drowning numbers. The DLRG appeals to the population, especially parents of small children, to be aware of the dangers in German waters, especially in the warm season. The President of the DLRG, Ute Vogt, also expressed hope of more awareness of the population for this topic.

While the temperatures increase and many people seek the bathing lakes, it is important to be aware of the risks. The tragic events on Lake Karlsfelder are an urgent reminder of how quickly accidents can happen in the water and how crucial action is. Our thoughts are among the bereaved of the 18-year-old man, whose much too early death throws a dark cloud over an otherwise carefree summer day.