Death drama in Germany
Siblings (†13, †22) break through ice in the reservoir
The natural idyll of the reservoir in Westhausen (D) was overshadowed by a tragic accident on Saturday. Two siblings († 13, 22) are recovered dead from the lake. The two probably fell through the ice.
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The young woman († 22) and her brother († 13) die in the lake.
A death drama shook the idyllic Westhausen (D) on Saturday: A pair of siblings († 13, 22) were found dead in the frozen Westhausen reservoir in the state of Thuringia. This is reported by the “image”.
As a police spokeswoman reports, the ice on the lake was not very thick. And: A break-in point was visible.
Despite a search operation, only bodies can be recovered
The young woman († 22) and her brother († 13) left the car on Friday, the newspaper reports. When the two do not return by midnight and cannot be reached, the parents turn on the police.
A search operation will be initiated immediately. When the parents finally discover their daughter’s car at the reservoir, the police and emergency services go onto the water in inflatable boats. Divers and sniffer dogs are supposed to help them in their search.
The shocking news follows on Saturday: The siblings are dead. Only their lifeless bodies can be recovered from the reservoir. According to the police, there is currently no evidence of third-party negligence. Assuming an accident. (dzc)