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Woman (70) missing while stand-up paddling on Lake Mözen – big search!
At Lake Mözen in Lübeck, the fire department is looking for a missing woman who disappeared while stand-up paddling. Rescue workers on duty.
Woman (70) missing while stand-up paddling on Lake Mözen – big search!
On Tuesday evening, August 13, 2025, a large-scale search for a 70-year-old woman from Mözen was initiated at Lake Mözen. As the Kiel News According to reports, the woman was out on the lake with a stand-up paddleboard in the afternoon when she suddenly disappeared. Bathers only observed her board, but there was no sign of the woman herself. Some reported that she was hanging on the paddleboard but no longer had the strength to return.
The rescue chain was set in motion at 5:57 p.m. An impressive 70 rescue workers were on duty, including the fire department, police, DLRG, rescue service, water rescue service and divers from the Lübeck professional fire department. There were also two rescue dogs on site who called several times and gave information about possible locations. Despite intensive efforts, complemented by the use of sonar-assisted boats and divers, the woman could not be found until the operation was called off at 11 p.m. The criminal police are now taking over further investigations and search measures.
An event of superlatives – triathlon around Lake Freilingen
Meanwhile, the third “Eifel Hero Triathlon” took place on Lake Freilinger on the same day. Almost 900 enthusiastic participants and hundreds of spectators experienced an exciting event. The Review emphasizes that the event was supported by 120 helpers, which ensured that everything ran smoothly.
The triathlon included both a “people’s distance” and a “short distance”. Mayor Jennifer Meuren praised the decision to compress the event into one day, and the committed students from the Eifel Comprehensive School also contributed to the implementation. The DLRG Euskirchen district association was responsible for safety in the water, and the water temperature was a pleasant 22.5 degrees Celsius.
Safety aspects when swimming in open water
Security at such events should not be underestimated. According to a study on open-water swimming and triathlons by Alifrangis et al. published, open water competitions are associated with various risks. Critical situations can arise, particularly during mass starts and extreme weather conditions. The study shows that in triathlon competitions, 28% of participants required intervention, while in OWS races less than 1% required rescue. The main reasons for these procedures are fatigue, difficulty breathing and cramps.
The incidents at Mözener See and the safety precautions during the triathlon illustrate the importance of preventative measures and the preparedness of the rescue workers. It remains to be hoped that the missing woman will be found soon and the event at Freilinger See can continue to be held safely.