72-Year-Old Resident Missing After Backpack Found at Tweelbäker See
A multi-agency search was paused for safety reasons after divers and an air unit failed to find him and police say they will provide further information.
Overview
- A 72-year-old man disappeared from his care home and has not been located since his disappearance, police confirm.
- A backpack found on the shore of Tweelbäker See was identified as belonging to the missing man and prompted the search.
- Rescue teams including dive squads, police, a helicopter, the fire service and water rescue volunteers carried out multi-hour searches of the lake and shoreline.
- Search operations were suspended at night for safety and the active search has been paused without new leads, according to police.
- Authorities are treating the case as high priority for a vulnerable person, are asking the public for tips, and say they will issue further updates as the investigation continues.