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Rescue operation in Schwerin: Missing man found after hours!
On August 13, 2025, a 62-year-old missing person was found in Schwerin. The police and tracking dog “Mira” successfully led the rescue workers.
Rescue operation in Schwerin: Missing man found after hours!
On Tuesday afternoon, August 12, 2025, there was an impressive operation by police and rescue workers in the Schwerin shelf town aimed at providing urgent help to a 62-year-old man. The emergency services were alerted at 4:30 p.m. after a concerned nurse reported that the man had left his home address and urgently needed medical care. Due to the geographical location of the area - surrounded by bodies of water - the operation was particularly challenging and required a comprehensive effort.
The police dispatched several radio cars from the Schwerin police headquarters, and an inflatable boat from the water police was used to provide support. Tracking dog “Mira” also played a key role in the search. This four-legged helper successfully tracked down the missing person at 5 p.m. Animal trackers like “Mira” have an impressive ability to find lost people in confusing terrain, which in this case led to quick success.
Successful search
At 6:00 p.m., the task force was able to reach the missing person thanks to “Mira’s” tracks. The 62-year-old was found in the immediate area and given initial medical care by an ambulance crew. He was then transported to the Helios Clinic in Schwerin, where he required further treatment. The police, under the leadership of Police Chief Inspector André Falke, pulled out all the stops to provide the man with helpful support, which underlines the importance of a quick reaction.
It is a good example of how cooperation between different emergency services worked smoothly. Similar missions are not uncommon in Germany; 200 to 300 people are reported missing every day. However, thanks to modern technology and dedicated teams, most cases can be resolved quickly. As fr.de points out, the clearance rate for missing children is an impressive 99.8 percent.
Background to the missing person search
It is important to know that when people go missing, the well-being of those affected is always the top priority. The police take action when a person leaves their circle of life and a danger to life and limb is suspected. Fortunately, in most cases, as was the case with the 62-year-old from Schwerin, there is a positive turnaround.
The man's safe return is a bright spot in an area often fraught with concern. In total, there are around 600 cases of missing children in Germany that are considered unsolved, but the vast majority of those affected are quickly returned home. The missing person case in Schwerin also shows that local police departments are mobilizing all available resources in the search for missing people.
It should be noted that our rescue workers, whether human or animal, are always ready to do their best. As seen in Schwerin, there is often only a short distance between a missing person and returning to the safety of their home.