Swimming accident 31-year-old man presumed drowned in the Linth
A 31-year-old man from the canton of Glarus is presumed to have drowned in the Linth near Schänis SG on Sunday. By the afternoon, there was no trace of the Romanian. A large contingent of various rescue teams searched for the missing man, according to the cantonal police.
14.07.2024, 17:31
SDA
The report of the person who had gone under in the river and never resurfaced reached the emergency call center shortly after 2.30 p.m., according to the police. A large contingent of firefighters, rescue services, river rescuers, police divers and various police patrols began the search for the missing person.
Various police forces and the Swiss Life Saving Association (SLRG) are currently warning against swimming in rivers. Due to the high water levels, unpredictable and dangerous eddies and currents can arise.
Inexperienced swimmers and non-swimmers should also take care on the banks. Falling into the water could have devastating consequences. Just last Wednesday, a 19-year-old Afghan drowned while swimming in the Limmat in Zurich.
