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German Tourist Found Dead Near Italian River as Investigation Probes Cause

The 23-year-old's body was discovered with a throat wound near the Po River in Lombardy; authorities are examining potential homicide, suicide, or accident.

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Ein Streifenwagen der Polizia Locale in Italien (Symbolbild).
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Overview

  • The body of a 23-year-old German tourist was found on April 30 near the Po River in Bombardone, Lombardy, with a fatal neck wound.
  • A knife was recovered near the body, but its connection to the death remains unclear pending forensic analysis.
  • The victim was part of a five-member German camping group staying near a private carp fishing pond since April 26.
  • The Carabinieri are investigating the case, questioning witnesses, including local fishermen and the victim's friends, and awaiting autopsy results.
  • The isolated location of the discovery, approximately 1 km from the group's campsite, poses challenges for evidence collection and investigation.