# Water rescue incidents at Italian lakes

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/water-rescue-incidents-at-italian-lakes
> Updated: 2026-09-25T21:18:35.000Z. Sources: 16. Developments: 2.

Recent rescue operations have been reported at Lake Trasimeno and Lake Como involving individuals in distress.

At Lake Trasimeno, a nautical accident occurred during kitesurfing due to sudden, strong wind gusts. A local expert rescued a 50-year-old foreign woman who was clinging to fishing poles, and subsequently located her husband, who was struggling on his sail. Both victims were transported to a hospital in Perugia for medical treatment.

On Lake Como, two separate incidents required intervention. In Medale, a 50-year-old woman was rescued following a fall and transported to Sant’Anna Hospital. Near Gera Lario, a surfer missing for several hours was located by tourists and pulled to shore. After receiving assistance from the Coast Guard and Firefighters, the individual was treated for hypothermia and transferred to a hospital in Gravedona.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-25: Lake Como rescue operations assist fallen woman and missing surfer

Rescue teams on Lake Como have successfully assisted a 50-year-old woman following a fall on Medale and a missing surfer near Gera Lario who was treated for hypothermia.

9 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/lake-como-rescue-operations-assist-fallen-woman-and-missing-surfer

### 2026-09-25: Lake Trasimeno rescue: Two people saved after kitesurfing accident

Two people were rescued from Lake Trasimeno after sudden wind changes caused a kitesurfing accident, leading to their transport to a Perugia hospital for medical care.

7 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/ticino-and-lombardy-autumn-travel-destinations

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