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Police Recover Body From Elbe Near Geesthacht as Operation Continues

Police say little is known at this stage, with no confirmation of identity or gender.

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Overview

  • A deceased person was recovered from the Elbe at Geesthacht in the Herzogtum Lauenburg district, according to police.
  • A police spokeswoman said the operation at the site is still ongoing.
  • Authorities have not released further details about the person or circumstances.
  • Local reporting suggested the deceased may be a woman, which police have not confirmed.
  • The coverage is based on dpa reporting from Hamburg and Schleswig-Holstein.