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Elderly lady discovered deceased near the Elbe river

Town of Ratzeburg, Germany

Body of an elderly woman, missing, identified near the Elbe River
Body of an elderly woman, missing, identified near the Elbe River

Elderly lady discovered deceased near the Elbe river

In a tragic incident that unfolded on August 26, 2025, an 86-year-old woman from Geesthacht was reported missing to the police. The incident took place in the town of Geesthacht, and the rescue operation commenced during the midday hours.

The joint press release, issued by the Public Prosecutor's Office Lübeck and the Police Directorate Ratzeburg, informed that the rescue took place near Werfstraße on the Elbe water. The authorities involved in the operation were able to locate the missing woman, but unfortunately, she was found lifeless in the water.

Sophie-Marie Jakobi, the Press Spokesperson for the Police Directorate Ratzeburg, confirmed the news. She can be contacted at 04541/809-2012 or via email at [email protected] for further inquiries regarding this press release.

Christian Braunwarth, the Press Spokesperson for the Public Prosecutor's Office Lübeck, also confirmed the incident. As of now, there are no indications of foul play in the death of the 86-year-old woman.

The police have initiated a death investigation regarding the 86-year-old woman. The authorities currently involved in the investigation are the Lübeck public prosecutor's office and the Police Directorate Ratzeburg. No indications of third-party involvement have been found so far.

For more information about this incident, please refer to the original article at this link: https://www.presseportal.de/blaulicht/pm/43735/6104735

Our thoughts are with the family and friends of the deceased during this difficult time.

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