Elderly woman tragically discovered deceased near Elbe river

Joint Statement Released: Police Directorate Ratzeburg in Collaboration with the Public Prosecutor's Office Lübeck

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2025 September 12 . 1:53 AM

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Elderly woman who went missing discovered deceased near river Elbe

Elderly woman tragically discovered deceased near Elbe river

Headline: Elderly Woman Found Deceased in Geesthacht Waterway

In a tragic turn of events, an 86-year-old woman from Geesthacht was found deceased in the water near Werfstraße on August 26, 2025.

Initial search efforts for the missing woman on that day were unsuccessful. However, during the midday hours, her body was discovered by emergency services. The joint press release regarding this incident was issued by the Public Prosecutor's Office Lübeck and the Police Directorate Ratzeburg on August 26, 2025, in the District of Herzogtum Lauenburg.

The missing woman was confirmed to be the deceased on the same day. The police have initiated a death investigation, and as of now, there are no indications of foul play.

Sophie-Marie Jakobi, the Press Spokesperson of the Police Directorate Ratzeburg, is the contact person for further questions. She can be reached by phone at 04541/809-2012 or by email at [email protected]. For further inquiries regarding this press release, you can also contact the press office of the Police Directorate Ratzeburg.

Christian Braunwarth, the Press Spokesperson of the Public Prosecutor's Office Lübeck, was also involved in the release of the information. The press release was transmitted via news aktuell.

The woman was reported missing by a relative to the police on August 26, 2025. The person found in the Elbe water in Geesthacht, later confirmed to be the missing elderly woman, was recovered around 11:45 a.m. near Werfstraße, with no signs of external involvement found by police.

The police urge anyone with information that could aid in the investigation to come forward.