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81-year-old man found dead in Lake Offenburg

A lifeless body drifted near the densely vegetated shore of the Gifiz-See. There is no hope left on land.

A man was retrieved dead from a lake in Offenburg.
A man was retrieved dead from a lake in Offenburg.

- 81-year-old man found dead in Lake Offenburg

An 81-year-old man was found dead and pulled from the Gifiz Lake in Offenburg. He was spotted floating in the heavily vegetated shoreline area, the fire department reported. Rescue teams retrieved the man and brought him to shore by inflatable boat.

A medical team pronounced him dead at the scene. Initial police findings suggest no signs of foul play. The cause of death is under investigation. The man was wearing swimming trunks and a swimming aid was also found.

Upon discovering the man's lifeless body, it was deemed necessary to call for an emergency medical response team. Despite the investigation into the cause of death being ongoing, local authorities urged the public to remain vigilant when swimming in unfamiliar bodies of water due to potential hazards.

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