British tourist missing after diving into Lake Como rescue

Summarised from 4 outlets · Updated 22 Sept, 14:50

A 37-year-old British tourist has gone missing in Lake Como after diving in to rescue a struggling father and teenage son.

The man was on a boat moored off Dongo when the father and 16-year-old son began to struggle in the water. He jumped in to help, but a passing boat rescued the father and son whilst the tourist vanished. The UK Foreign Office is supporting the family and working with Italian authorities.

How it is being reported

• British man missing after diving into Lake Como to rescue teenagerBBC World · 22 Sept, 10:35
• Brit tourist, 37, missing after diving into Lake Como 'to rescue boy' - huge search launchedThe Mirror · 22 Sept, 07:47
• British tourist, 37, goes missing in Lake Como after diving in to save father and sonDaily Mail · 22 Sept, 07:45
• British tourist missing after diving into Lake Como to save drowning father and sonGB News · 22 Sept, 01:59

In this story: Lake Como · Dongo · UK Foreign Office · Lombardy

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