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Netherlands: Two German nationals who were reported missing found deceased

The Dutch word "Politie" ("Police") is displayed in the rear window of an emergency vehicle.
The Dutch word "Politie" ("Police") is displayed in the rear window of an emergency vehicle.

Mishaps or Incidents - Netherlands: Two German nationals who were reported missing found deceased

Two young Germans, aged 21 and 22, from Nettetal, North Rhine-Westphalia near Venlo, were located dead in the Maas river close to the Dutch border town. The authorities shared this distressing news on Sunday through platform X. They had jumped into the water to retrieve a cell phone a week prior and got swept away by the strong current, presumably resulting in their drowning. Search operations involving specialized tools and personnel were conducted by the police and firefighters to locate the missing individuals over multiple days.

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The tragic incident occurred on a Sunday, causing concern among the local community and families of the missing individuals. The Netherlands and Germany share a border near the town of Venlo, where the accident took place. The police in North Rhine-Westphalia launched an extensive search operation in the Meuse river, where the accident happened, following the report of two German nationals, aged 21 and 22, going missing while attempting to retrieve a cell phone. Despite the efforts of the police and firefighters, utilizing specialized tools and personnel, the individuals were found deceased after getting swept away by the strong current. The news of the drowning was shared on platform X, which recently reported on other topics such as a tough return to normality in snow and ice, a legal battle over an AfD protest, and the German national soccer team's European Championship qualifying matches.

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