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On-Duty Caregiver Drowns After Fall Into Garden Pond in St. Augustin

Police report no sign of foul play, with inquiries focusing on how the caregiver ended up in the water.

Overview

  • The 48-year-old was found dead when rescuers arrived at a single-family house on Rosenweg in the Buisdorf area of St. Augustin.
  • Police say the woman was working at the residence and providing care to a person at the time of the incident.
  • Investigators have excluded third-party involvement and are examining why she fell into the pond.
  • Reports conflict over who called emergency services, with dpa citing another caregiver and TAG24 citing neighbors at about 8 a.m.
  • The Siegburg police are leading the case, and authorities have not released further details on the cause or timeline.