US Politics | Brit man, 43, dies while trying to swim to floating platform in middle of lake in Switzerland

A BRITISH man has died while trying to swim to a floating platform in the middle of a lake in Switzerland. The tragic accident happened as the 43-year-old man was swimming on lake Schwendisee in St. Gallen Canton, north-eastern Switzerland. NewsflashThe Brit tragically died while swimming in the Swiss lake '/ ' First responders desperately tried to save the man but, despite their best efforts, the team were unable to revive him. The St. Gallen Cantonal Police said in a statement: ...On Friday (26/08/2022), shortly before 5.15pm, the St. Gallen cantonal emergency call centre received a report of a swimming accident at Vorderer Schwendisee. ...Despite the quick arrival of rescue workers, a 43-year-old Briton died on the spot. READ MORE ON WORLD NEWS NUKE TERROR Holes in roof spotted at Europe's biggest nuclear plant after Russian shelling CARNIVAL HORROR Boy, 6, killed after being flung from favourite fairground ride ...Third parties reported a swimming accident to the cantonal emergency call centre. ...A male had problems swimming towards the float and was then resuscitated by first aiders on the raft. ...The emergency doctor from the AP3 air rescue team was dropped directly onto the float and continued the resuscitation. ...Unfortunately, this had to be cancelled and the 43-year-old Briton died on the spot. Most read in The US Sun DREAM COME TRUE Khloe Kardashian shows inside daughter True's playroom at $17M house WAIST WATCHERS Every inch on your waistline INCREASES the risk of heart failure by over 10% CARELESS KYLIE? Kylie critics think they've found out her son's name - and it's 'offensive' TWICE AS NICE Millions to get direct payments of up to $1,682 in September from 2 checks SECRET'S OUT? Fans convinced they've discovered name of Khloe's new son BELLY UP! Khloe shows real stomach as fans spot never-before-seen detail about her belly ...In addition to several patrols by the St.Gallen canton police, the AP3 air rescue service, the local fire brigade, a rescue specialist and a care team were also deployed. ...The exact cause of the accident is being clarified under the direction of the public prosecutor's office of the Canton of St. Gallen.... The victim's name was not released. NewsflashThe tragedy happened in Schwendisee in St. Gallen Canton '/ '

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