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flag Munich removed a temporary beam restoring a popular urban surfing wave, citing safety concerns after a surfer’s fatal accident.

flag A makeshift beam installed over Christmas in Munich’s Eisbach river to restore a popular urban surfing wave was removed by city officials, sparking debate over safety versus recreation. flag The wave vanished in October after riverbed cleanup altered the flow, prompting unknown individuals to install the beam for temporary surfing. flag Authorities cited safety risks, including a fatal incident in May when a surfer died trapped by her leash, and dismantled the structure. flag The city is now consulting an engineering professor to develop a safe, permanent solution, but a local surfing group criticizes delays and excessive restrictions.

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