Elderly woman, presumed missing, discovered deceased near Elbe river.
In the small town of Geesthacht, district of Herzogtum Lauenburg, an unfortunate incident took place on August 26, 2025. An 86-year-old woman went missing during the midday hours, and her disappearance led to immediate search efforts by the local police.
The woman was reported missing by her relative to the police on the same day. Initial search efforts were unsuccessful, but later in the day, a passerby reported a lifeless person in the Elbe water near Werfstraße. The missing woman was found deceased in the water.
A rescue operation was carried out, and the woman's death was confirmed on August 26, 2025. As of now, there is no indication of foul play in her death.
The police have initiated an investigation into the cause of the woman's death. The press office of the Police Directorate Ratzeburg is the appropriate point of contact for media inquiries regarding this incident. The press spokesperson for the Police Directorate Ratzheburg is Sophie-Marie Jakobi. You can reach them at 04541/809-2012 or via email at [email protected].
For further media information, please visit this link on Presseportal.de. The press spokesperson for the Public Prosecutor's Office in Lübeck is Christian Braunwarth.
The community of Geesthacht is asked to keep the family and friends of the deceased in their thoughts during this difficult time. The police continue to investigate the circumstances surrounding the woman's death. Updates will be provided as more information becomes available.
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