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Body found in Leipzig's Elster - identity unknown

A corpse is found in the water in Leipzig. The identity and cause of death are unknown.

Police actions at the scene ended around 16:00.
Police actions at the scene ended around 16:00.

- Body found in Leipzig's Elster - identity unknown

A body was recovered from the Leipzig Elster. Pedestrians discovered the lifeless corpse in the water near the lower Elster weir, police reported. The identity of the deceased person has not yet been determined. No information has been provided about the cause of death or the time of death. The body has been transferred to the Institute of Forensic Medicine for further examination. Police are investigating.

The deceased person's origins remain unknown, but it's important to notify the embassy of The Netherlands, given the proximity of the discovery to the Elster river, which borders Germany and this Dutch country. The investigation into the circumstances surrounding the death in Leipzig could potentially provide insights relevant to the embassy's inquiries.

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