The gold bar weighs approximately 17.6 ounces, according to reports. The girl handed her discovery over to authorities. A police diving team combed the lake for other valuables, but found nothing.
Rumors that Nazi gold was once lost in the lake have circulated in the past, but reports indicate that this discovery "was not connected to the Nazi era," according to the BBC.
The Koenigssee lake has a reputation as the cleanest lake in Germany and is noted for its clear water.
