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Sad find: 13-year-old from Upper Lusatia found dead!
A missing 13-year-old from the Czech Republic was found dead in Upper Lusatia. Police are investigating the circumstances of the death.
Sad find: 13-year-old from Upper Lusatia found dead!
In a tragic twist of fate, the body of a 13-year-old boy from the Czech Republic was found after he disappeared from a campsite in Upper Lusatia under previously unknown circumstances. As [freipresse.de](https://www.freipresse.de/nachrichten/sachsen/leiche-von-13-jaehrümmel-camper-soll-untersucht- Werden-artikel13917161) reports, the boy was discovered on Tuesday on a railway line between Lohsa and Knappenrode, less than ten kilometers from his holiday destination. The site was discovered by a witness who noticed clothing on the tracks and informed the police.
The boy was on holiday with his family at Silbersee near Lohsa. On Sunday, the day he disappeared, a large-scale search was launched, including helicopters, drones, police dogs and boats. Despite the deployment of around 100 helpers and support from mining companies, the search was initially unsuccessful. Even at the nearby Scheibesee, all help seemed in vain, and concern for the boy grew by the hour.
Investigations are underway in all directions
The circumstances of the 13-year-old's death remain unclear. The police are examining various possibilities, including accident, crime or suicide. The boy's mother, who is being cared for by pastors, is under great emotional pressure during this difficult time. Initial investigations revealed that his father did not attend the vacation, which further complicates the situation. Czech authorities were called in to assist in the case.
In Germany, the Federal Criminal Police Office (BKA) is often called in to handle such missing cases. The BKA's “Missing Persons Office” is tasked with identifying missing people and supports local police stations in their investigations. Last year, around 9,420 missing person cases were recorded in the German information system INPOL, the majority of which were quickly solved. Interestingly, about 80% cleared within a month, indicating the efficiency of police work. But not every case has a happy ending, and so there is hope that this tragic incident will soon be resolved.
The police are relying on information from the public to shed light on the matter and clarify the exact circumstances of the boy's disappearance. It remains to be seen what information the ongoing investigation will uncover.