Lake Como sees five deaths in two months as search continues for missing tourist

Five people have died in Lake Como within the last two months, and a sixth person remains missing following an incident near San Siro on September 21. The missing individual, a British tourist of Nepalese origin, disappeared after diving from a boat to assist two others who were in difficulty.

Search operations involving divers and specialized equipment are currently scanning the lake at depths of up to 280 meters. The recent string of fatalities has renewed discussions regarding water safety, with locals and experts warning that the lake's depth, cold temperatures, and currents can be deceptive compared to the sea.