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Body Recovered From Main River Near Hallstadt

Police say the person appears to be a middle-aged man who spent several days in the water; investigators are seeking forensic identification and witness information.

Overview

  • A passerby alerted emergency services and rescue teams recovered a body from the Main near the Mainbrücke between Kemmern and Hallstadt on Saturday.
  • Fire brigade units, DLRG and BRK water rescue crews, the water police, emergency medical services and local police carried out the recovery and secured the scene.
  • Investigators from Kriminalpolizei Bamberg say the body likely spent several days in the river, which has made visual identification difficult.
  • Police report there are currently no signs of third-party involvement and have opened inquiries into identity and cause of death.
  • Authorities are asking witnesses with information to call 0951/9129-491 while forensic steps such as autopsy, fingerprint or DNA checks and toxicology tests proceed.