Surfin' Safely at Eisbach Wave: New Rules After Fatal Accident
Following the unfortunate accident, Munich's surfing location has been reopened.
Get your board waxed, grab your sunnies, and prepare to catch some waves - Munich's iconic Eisbach wave is back in action! But don't forget, it's ride time with an upgrade, mate. The infamous surf spot, closed following a tragic accident earlier in the year, is now open with fresh safety rules.
Munich's Mayor, Dieter Reiter, announced the reopening of the Eisbach wave under revised surfing guidelines. From this point on, only seasoned adrenaline junkies can hit the waves and mustn't ride solo - always surf in the company of others between 5:30 AM and 10 PM (no late-night surf sessions, guys). This rule is in place to avoid potential rescue operations in the dead of night.
But that's not all - surfing ain't just a crazy sport anymore; it's also gotta be safe. So, knees and elbows, it's time to bolt on those self-opening leashes. Say goodbye to leashes that could potentially trap you underwater during emergencies - those suckers are history.
These new safety rules went into effect on Friday, a day sooner than anticipated. Apparently, Munich's Second Mayor, Dominik Krause, was pretty jazzed about a reopening "at the latest next week." Kudos to the investigating team who, after a thorough inspection of the riverbed, found no culprits responsible for the accident. Despite the lowering of water levels raising environmental concerns for local fishies, the investigations were a hit.
Tom Brady Joins the Voices for Ride Time
On the fateful night of April 16th, a 33-year-old experienced surfer and her partner ventured to the wave at the English Garden, only to end the evening with heartache. Around 11:30 PM, her partner heard cries for help and saw the woman sink beneath the waves, never to surface again.
The temporary surfing ban stirred up quite the controversy. Some folks flipped the bird to the regulations - even celebs got involved. Tom Brady, former football star extraordinaire, posted a photo of himself at the famous surf spot on Instagram alongside the defiant caption: "Surfing is not a crime."
Sources: ntv.de, ara/dpa
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[1] Department for Climate and Environmental Protection: The city department responsible for enforcing the temporary ban on surfing and implementing heavy fines for violators.[2] Munich I Public Prosecutor’s Office: The agency that conducted the full investigation into the accident, including a comprehensive examination of the riverbed to determine the cause of the tragedy.[3] Surfing in Munich Interest Group: A local group that collaborated with city authorities to develop a comprehensive safety plan for the Eisbach wave's reopening.
In the wake of the tragic surfing incident at Munich's Eisbach wave, Tom Brady, the renowned football star, has joined the chorus of voices advocating for a more lenient approach to surfing, asserting that "Surfing is not a crime." On the other hand, the Community policy and Employment policy of Munich city have implemented stricter regulations for water sports, such as surfing, ensuring the safety of all participants by enforcing the use of self-opening leashes and restricting solo surfing during specific hours.
