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Investigating Missing Retiree on the Island of Föhr: Police Urge Public Assistance

Sunday afternoon (31.08.2025) saw a series of incidents reported by the Police Directorate in Flensburg, Wyk auf Foehr/Celle. For more details, read on.

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Investigating Missing Retiree on the Island of Föhr: Police Urge Public Assistance

The search for 82-year-old Horst S., who went missing on Sunday, August 30, 2025, in Wyk auf Föhr, Germany, has come to a successful conclusion. Horst S., who was last seen during a walk while on vacation, was found well on the island of Föhr, thanks to a tip from the public.

The Flensburg Police Directorate, the appropriate authority for information about Horst S.'s whereabouts, expressed their gratitude to everyone who helped in the search. Horst S., who stands at approximately 170cm tall, was wearing a beige-green summer jacket (see photo) and jeans when he went missing.

Horst S. initially appeared disoriented, and it was suspected that he might have traveled to his hometown in Celle, Lower Saxony. However, the public's assistance proved crucial in finding him on Föhr Island.

The Flensburg Police Directorate is located in 24937 Flensburg, Germany, and can be contacted at 0461 / 484 2010. Sandra Otte is a contact person at the Flensburg Police Directorate. The public is asked to contact the police emergency number 110 or any other police station with any information about Horst S.'s whereabouts.

In addition, the email address for the Flensburg Police Directorate's press office is [email protected]. A photo of Horst S. is available for reference.

The Flensburg Police Directorate is seeking assistance from the public in locating Horst S. Horst S. has white hair and a white beard. If you have any information that could help, please do not hesitate to contact the authorities.

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