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Search for missing tourist in Lake Como

Overview

On September 21, a 37-year-old British man of Nepalese origin went missing in Lake Como, Italy, near the San Siro area. The man reportedly dove into the water to assist a father and his 16-year-old son who were in distress after swimming from a rented boat. While the father and son were rescued by a passing vessel, the British national disappeared beneath the surface.

Search and rescue operations involve the Italian Coast Guard, divers, helicopters, and specialized boat units. Due to the lake’s significant depth, which reaches up to 280 meters in the area, authorities have prepared to deploy underwater robots to scan the lake bed.

By September 23, reports indicated that five people had died in Lake Como within the preceding two months. The recent string of fatalities has prompted discussions regarding water safety, as experts warn that the lake’s cold temperatures, currents, and depth can be deceptive.

Entities

Lake Como · San Siro · Enas · Carlo Sanna · Cuga Dam

Timeline

  1. 3 days ago

    [INTERNATIONAL] 8 sources
    Lake Como sees five deaths in two months as search continues for missing tourist

    Five people have died in Lake Como in two months, with a British tourist still missing after a diving accident near San Siro.

  2. 5 days ago

    [INTERNATIONAL] 9 sources
    British man missing in Lake Como after attempting rescue

    A 37-year-old British man is missing in Lake Como, Italy, after diving into the water to rescue a father and son. Search operations involving divers and underwater robots are ongoing.

Sources

agrigentonotizie.it · bbcrussian.com · blikk.hu · corrierecomo.it · ecodisavona.it · fanpage.it · gbnews.com · indiavision.com · leccotoday.it · messinatoday.it · quicomo.it · ragusah24.it · triesteallnews.it · veronasera.it · we-news.com