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February 22, 2026
Details of the tragedy at Lake Barje: What divers found at the bottom of the lake is TERRIFYING
Three days after the disappearance of two fishermen, Stefan Krstić (38) from Vučje village and Slaviša Antić (47) from Crcavac village, who went missing on Lake Barje near Leskovac, their bodies were found wrapped in a fishing net, tragically ending a multi-day drama that shook families and friends.
TL;DR
- The bodies of missing fishermen Stefan Krstić and Slaviša Antić were found three days after their disappearance on Lake Barje.
- The bodies were discovered at a depth of 35 meters, entangled in a fishing net.
- A multi-day search involving police, river units, and divers was conducted.
- The fishermen had gone fishing on February 18th, and their families alerted authorities when they failed to make contact.
- Their boat was also missing, adding to the initial mystery.
- Unofficial information points to a possible boat capsize, potentially exacerbated by strong winds and changing weather conditions.
- An autopsy and investigation are pending to determine the exact cause of the tragedy.
- The fishermen were described as experienced and familiar with the area, making the incident even more shocking to locals.
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