16 People Fall Through Ice on Bavaria’s Eibsee, Prompting Major Rescue Effort

Four individuals were hospitalized, including one who required resuscitation, after venturing onto a partially frozen lake despite warm temperatures.

A total of 16 people fell through the ice on the Eibsee, a popular tourist destination near the Zugspitze in Bavaria, Germany.
Emergency services rescued three individuals from the water, with one requiring resuscitation and four transported to local hospitals.
Authorities confirmed that no one is currently reported missing, but rescue teams remain on-site to ensure all individuals have been accounted for.
The incident occurred during mild weather, with temperatures exceeding 20°C, raising concerns about the safety of venturing onto the partially frozen lake.
Local officials and the Bavarian Water Rescue Service reiterated warnings about the dangers of walking on ice without official clearance, citing risks of sudden ice breaks and fatal cold-water shocks.