- Father tries to get Ball out of the river and discovers dead bodies
A father in Hagen attempted to retrieve a ball from the Volme river and stumbled upon a man's body in shallow water. Initial police investigations suggest no foul play and indicate an accident, as reported to dpa. The ball had previously fallen into the river while nearby children were playing. "Bild" had previously reported this.
The deceased was a 53-year-old man known to frequent the local drinking scene, according to the police. Investigating detectives suspect that the man may have been trying to urinate in the river, lost his balance, and fell headfirst into the Volme. However, an autopsy will determine the exact cause of death.
Upon learning of the man's situation, a bystander immediately called for an [emergency] service. Despite the initial investigation's conclusions, the community expressed concern and requested a thorough exploration of all possibilities.
