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Elderly woman, reported missing, discovered deceased near Elbe's banks.

Joint Press Release from the State Prosecutor's Office of Lübeck and the Police Directorate, led by Lieutenant General Ratzeburg... Continue Reading Here.

Elderly woman reported missing in Elbe spotted deceased
Elderly woman reported missing in Elbe spotted deceased

Elderly woman, reported missing, discovered deceased near Elbe's banks.

In a joint press release, the Public Prosecutor's Office Lübeck and the Police Directorate Ratzeburg have confirmed the discovery of the body of an 86-year-old woman from Geesthacht. The deceased was reported missing to the police on 26.08.2025.

The body was retrieved by rescue services in Geesthacht on the same day, around 11:45 AM. The discovery was made in the water near Werfstraße in Geesthacht.

The incident took place in the District of Herzogtum Lauenburg on 26.08.2025. At this point, there are no indications of foul play in the death of the elderly woman.

For further information, contact Sophie-Marie Jakobi at the Police Directorate Ratzeburg - Staff Unit / Press, who can be reached via telephone at 04541/809-2012 or via email at [email protected]. Further inquiries regarding this press release should be directed to the press office of the Police Directorate Ratzeburg.

The police have initiated a death investigation regarding the 86-year-old woman from Geesthacht. The incident occurred in the midday hours of 26.08.2025 in Geesthacht. Our thoughts are with the family and friends of the deceased during this difficult time.

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