Munich's famous river surfing spot closed after accident
In a post on X, the fire department said that Saturday's closure was necessary to carry out further investigations.
"A danger to surfers cannot be ruled out," it said. "!!Do not enter !!"
❌ #Eisbachwelle gesperrt ❌Aufgrund des schweren Surfunfalles sind weitere Untersuchungen notwendig!Eine Gefahr für die Surfer kann nicht ausgeschlossen werden. Die #Feuerwehr hat den Bereich abgesperrt und mit Schildern gekennzeichnet. ‼ Betreten verboten ‼#WirFürMünchen pic.twitter.com/lKwp5BE0yz
— Feuerwehr München (@BFMuenchen) April 19, 2025
The area has been cordoned off and marked with signs. It is not known how long the wave will be closed.
The closure comes after the dramatic rescue of a surfer late on Wednesday evening.
The surfer fell from her board and her leash, which attaches a surfboard to a surfer's leg, apparently became hooked on the bottom of the Eisbach river.
Bystanders were unable to free her because of the strong current.
After 30 minutes in the river, she was rescued by fire officials and reanimated on the river bank.
She was taken to hospital in a critical condition, according to a fire department press release.
The Eisbachwelle is a tourist hotspot, attracting surfers and crowds from around the world in all weather, even in winter.
The artificial wave of around 0.5 meters (1.6 feet) is generated where the Eisbach hits a concrete step as it emerges from underground.
The wave takes skill to surf because of the river's strong current and shallow water.
Edited by: Louis Oelofse
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