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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Maira Butt

What we know after British man goes missing in Italy’s Lake Como

  • A 37-year-old British man is missing after diving into Italy 's Lake Como to rescue a father and his teenage son who were struggling in the water.
  • The incident occurred at around 1.30pm on Monday when a 45-year-old man and his 16-year-old son got into difficulty while swimming roughly 600 metres from the shore near San Siro.
  • The father and son were rescued by a passing boat and treated for early signs of hypothermia, while the boy's mother raised the alarm from their chartered vessel.
  • An extensive search operation involving specialist divers, rescue boats, helicopters and remotely operated vehicles is currently underway.
  • Italian police have launched an investigation into how the incident occurred, including conducting checks at the rental agency where the boat was hired.

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British man missing after jumping into Lake Como to save father and son

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