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80-year-old man found dead in swimming lake after extensive search operation
A missing 80-year-old man was found dead in the Plüderhäuser bathing lake on June 4, 2025. No evidence of external influence.
80-year-old man found dead in swimming lake after extensive search operation
On Wednesday morning, June 4th, 2025, the body of an 80-year-old man who had been missing since Sunday, June 1st was discovered in the Plüderhäuser bathing lake. The body was found around 7 a.m. by a passer-by who alerted the police. The police immediately confirmed that it was the missing man. A large-scale search operation, which also involved police helicopters, the German Life Saving Society (DLRG), the fire department and rescue dog teams, was unsuccessful until the body was discovered.
The man was last seen in the Plüderhausen/Waldhausen area, where he was only wearing yellow swimming trunks and barefoot. No evidence of foul play has been found so far and investigations into the exact cause of death are still ongoing. Police have made the circumstances of the tragedy the focus of their investigation.
Search operation and mysterious circumstances
The intensive search for the missing man was a response to the concerns of relatives and residents. Despite the mobilization of many rescue workers who searched the region for several days, the man remained untraceable until he was found. Loud Ludwigsburg24 The situation was particularly stressful for the missing man's family, who had hoped for a happy ending.
What is particularly disturbing is the fact that the man was only in swimwear and barefoot, which could indicate a spontaneous decision. The police are currently working on clarifying the exact sequence of the missing man's last hours. Further investigation of the lake area and interviews with local residents could provide additional clues.
Overall, the cause of death remains unclear and authorities are continuing to receive information. The residents of Plüderhausen are affected and concerned about the events that led to a tragic loss in their community. The fate of the 80-year-old raises questions and highlights the unpredictability of such unfortunate incidents.
The criminal police have announced that they will move forward with the investigation quickly and share new developments with the public. Further information is on Gmünder daily post available.