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A Second Young Man Drowns In Same Swiss Lake


(MENAFN- Swissinfo) A 27-year-old German has drowned in Lake Cauma in Graubünden, eastern Switzerland, a few days after a British tourist died in the same lake. Select your language
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The German man was trying to swim to a small island to help a friend when he himself got into difficulty. Despite rescue efforts, the young man died at the scene.

The incident occurred at around 7pm on Monday, according to a statement issued by the cantonal police. The 27-year-old was immediately rescued by other people at the scene, including the friend who had previously found himself in difficulty, the statement adds.

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