A man drowned today in southern Finland after entering the water to retrieve a drifting boat. Emergency services received the call at 11:16 AM from Pulkkilantie road in Asikkala.
Rescue workers located the unresponsive man near the incident site. They pronounced him dead at the scene.
The victim was approximately 40 years old. Preliminary investigation suggests he entered the water after a boat drifted away from shore.
Authorities confirm no criminal suspicion surrounds the incident. Police continue investigating the exact cause of death.
This tragedy highlights the real dangers of cold water immersion, even during summer months. Finnish lakes can present unexpected risks when people attempt to recover property without proper safety measures.