At the Chiemsee there was a large deployment of water rescue workers. There had been a storm warning before - but numerous water sports enthusiasts were still on the lake.
- On Chiemsee there was a large-scale deployment of the water rescue workers on Saturday (May 23).
- Previously, a storm warning was triggered for the lake.
- Numerous water sports enthusiasts were still on the lake when gusts of wind and heavy rain started.
Chiemsee - On Saturday (May 23rd) there was a major operation for the water rescue workers at Lake Chiemsee . This was announced by the police headquarters in Upper Bavaria South.
Weather warning at Chiemsee: large alarm triggered for water rescue workers
A storm warning for Lake Chiemsee was triggered at around 3 p.m. At this point, however, there were still numerous water sports enthusiasts on the lake. Violent gusts of wind and heavy rain set in the western part of the lake just 30 minutes later, the police said. A large alarm was triggered for the water rescue services "because their stations are not yet occupied due to the corona situation ", as it goes on to say.
Together with the Prien water protection police , the lifeboats of the fire brigade, the DLRG and the water guard salvaged the crews of sailing and electric boats, kayaks and stand-up boards.
Major operation on Lake Chiemsee: 22 people rescued - water protection police with appeal
A total of 22 people were rescued and safely brought ashore. “In addition to the rescue helicopter Christoph 14, over 70 helpers with 14 lifeboats were deployed. All operations were carried out without personal injury or major damage to property, ”said the police.
"In this context, the water protection police Prien am Chiemsee points out that life-saving appliances are always ready for use and must be put on in good time. Furthermore, the locations of the storm warning lights must be known to every water sports enthusiast on Lake Chiemsee and, depending on the weather, be observed. ”
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Severe storms had caused greater damage in the Starnberg district. Cars were partially demolished - by hailstones the size of table tennis balls. *
Due to the corona crisis, trips abroad are not possible. During the Pentecost holidays, the DLRG anticipates a rush to swimming lakes in Bavaria - and warns of the dangers.
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