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Swimmer rescued lifeless from sea in Erbach – resuscitation successful!
A 66-year-old swimmer was resuscitated in Erbach. The police also found the body of a 19-year-old in the fishing lake.
Swimmer rescued lifeless from sea in Erbach – resuscitation successful!
In a shocking incident, a lifeless swimmer was recovered from a lake south of Ulm in the Alb-Donau district on June 1, 2025. The 66-year-old man was observed by an attentive neighbor who was alerted when he was suddenly no longer visible. Rescue workers, including a helicopter, immediately started a search operation. Despite the serious injuries, the man was successfully resuscitated and transported to a hospital. The exact circumstances surrounding his demise are currently unclear and the police have started an investigation to clarify the background to this incident. This is reported by the ZVW.
At the same time, another tragic incident is also being reported in the region. The body of a 19-year-old man who lived in North Rhine-Westphalia was discovered in a lake near Erbach. The identity of the deceased, who is of Albanian origin, was confirmed by the police. The man was found by witnesses on Monday evening, possibly in the fishing lake. The police were informed immediately and recovered the body the following night. Initial autopsy results indicate severe violence as the cause of death. Further information about the injuries sustained has not yet been released due to the ongoing investigation. According to information, the young man could have traveled to southern Germany around mid-April; his last residence was in Steinfurt, North Rhine-Westphalia. e110 further reports that the police suspect a crime, which may increase concerns in the region.
Investigations and security situation
The parallel events raise questions about security in the region's waters. While the exact causes of the elderly swimmer's sinking are still being determined, it is clear that authorities are also paying particular attention to the 19-year-old's death. Police have already begun initial investigations to gain a better understanding of the circumstances of both incidents. The coverage of these two tragic events shows that the region's waters are not only a place of recreation, but also of potential danger.
These cases make it clear that the safety situation at swimming lakes and other water points in the area must be taken seriously. Both the tragic rescue of the 66-year-old and the circumstances of the 19-year-old's death represent important issues for the communities.