A middle-aged man drowned Wednesday morning at a water sports facility in České Budějovice, South Bohemia. The victim was a firefighter participating in a training exercise at the Lídy Polesná recreational area. Details surrounding the incident are still emerging, but initial reports indicate the drowning occurred during the course of the training. Emergency services responded to the scene, but were unable to revive the man. Authorities have launched an investigation to determine the exact circumstances leading to the death. The incident has prompted a review of safety protocols for water-based firefighter training.