Body of Missing Styrian Found in Lake Wörthersee

The water rescue team recovered the body of a 38-year-old Styrian from Lake Wörthersee on the night of Tuesday. The man had fallen from a raft into the lake over the weekend and sank. The search for the man was resumed on Monday evening, and around midnight, the missing person was discovered at a depth of 38 meters, approximately 370 meters from the Maria Wörth ship landing, reported the water rescue team. An investigation is now underway against the operator.

For the operation on Monday, special equipment from the Salzburg water rescue was requested. In the evening, the special vehicle with a boat and tow sonar arrived at Lake Wörthersee. Colleagues from the Salzburg water rescue searched the lake area to narrow down the search area. "During several trips with the tow sonar in the search area, the suspicion of a possible find was confirmed," according to the report from the Carinthian water rescue. Four divers eventually went into the water, found the deceased, and recovered him. The operation ended around 1:30 a.m.

Man Fell into Lake Wörthersee

The incident occurred on Saturday around 9:30 p.m. Several people were on the electrically powered raft, which was located several hundred meters off Maria Wörth in the lake, when the 38-year-old fell into the water. Attempts to help him with a lifebuoy failed, and the man went under. 45 divers searched for the man during the night, and dozens of emergency personnel continued the search on Sunday until it was called off around noon.

Investigation Launched

The public prosecutor's office has launched an investigation for grossly negligent homicide. The raft, which can be booked by private individuals, has been secured. An expert has been commissioned to examine the floating device, said prosecutor Christian Pirker upon APA inquiry. The report will shed light on the course of the accident and investigate whether safety regulations were met. The operator is the accused in the proceedings.

Incidentally, a message has been found on the homepage of the raft's rental company since Monday: "With great dismay, we must announce that on 16.08.2025, during a trip with our electrically powered catamaran(...), a tragic accident occurred. Our thoughts and deepest condolences go out to the family and relatives." Due to the ongoing investigations, the floating device is currently not available for bookings.

(APA/Red)

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