Overview
- Passersby discovered the man at the water’s edge in Kellenhusen on Tuesday and pulled him from the cold Baltic Sea before alerting authorities.
- The deceased was identified as a 35-year-old from Kassel, according to Lübeck police.
- He was found wearing swim trunks and goggles, and officers reported clear signs of death at the scene.
- A backpack containing clothing, a towel and a keychain had been found the day before and handed in at the local tourist information office.
- Police say there are no indications of foul play at this stage, and the Kriminalpolizei has opened an investigation and is reviewing information related to a holiday apartment.