Drame à Willerzell (SZ) –
A sexagenarian loses his life in Sihl lake
Boaters managed to get the victim out of the water before entrusting them to the help. But the latter did not manage to revive it.
Schwytz cantonal police were alerted late Monday after the discovery of a floating body on the surface of Sihl lake.
Getty Images
A tragic accident occurred on Monday in the waters of Lake Sihl, in the canton of Schwytz. Cantonal Police was alerted at 5:25 p.m. after discovering a floating body on the surface of the lake.
Boaters who were sailing in the sector spotted the victim, a 61 -year -old man. They managed to get it out of the water before entrusting it to the Lacustres aid. The rescuers quickly sent the man to the shore, in the so -called “Grüene AFF” sector near Willerzell.
Veins attempts at resuscitation
On site, the Emergency and REGO teams immediately undertook resuscitation maneuvers. Despite their efforts, the rescue attempts remained in vain and had to be interrupted after several minutes. The sixty -something man was declared who died on the scene of the drama.
The prosecution of the canton of Schwytz went there alongside the aid for the needs of the investigation. The exact circumstances of this death remain to be determined.
“Latest news”
Do you want to stay at the top of the info? “Tribune de Genève” offers you two meetings per day, directly in your e-mailbox. To not miss anything of what is happening in your canton, Switzerland or in the world.
Other newsletters
Did you find an error? Please report it to us.