Body Recovered from Elbe River in Hamburg

Authorities are working to identify the deceased and investigate the circumstances of the discovery near Hansahafen.

A lifeless body was discovered in the Elbe River at Hansahafen near Kamerunkai on the morning of March 31, 2025.
The Hamburg Fire Department deployed two boats, approximately 25 personnel, and divers to recover the body.
The body has been transported to the Institute of Forensic Medicine for identification and further investigation.
Authorities have not yet disclosed the identity of the deceased or the circumstances surrounding the discovery.
This incident follows a series of recent water-related fatalities in Germany, raising broader concerns about safety and investigations.