Mysterious corpse find in the Elbe near Haselau - the cause of death unclear!

Mysterious corpse find in the Elbe near Haselau - the cause of death unclear!

Today, on June 18, 2025, unpleasant news became known in the Pinneberg district in Schleswig-Holstein. On Tuesday evening, a lifeless body was discovered in the Elbe near Haselau. According to reports from NDR, the order for water rescue was carried out at 6:15 p.m. after the crew of a sports boat discovered the body in the water. A large emergency campaign was immediately initiated, in which around 100 helpers from the fire brigade and the DLRG were involved, including units from Lower Saxony and a diving unit from Itzehoe.

The emergency services faced a demanding situation. After the lifeless body had been recovered, a team of psychosocial emergency care had to look after the firefighters and helpers. This support is particularly important because such operations can be psychologically stressful for the rescue workers involved. Marco, a theologian and expert in aftercare, has already looked after numerous rescue teams and relies on the CISM method (Critical Incident Stress Management). This procedure has proven itself and is also used internationally, for example by the United Nations.

The identity of the man and the exact cause of death have so far remained unclear. The dead wore a wetsuit, which raises questions about the circumstances of his death. The criminal police have already started investigations to bring light into the situation. According to the current information, a similar incident at Coswig could have found space about three weeks ago, where a lifeless body was also recovered from the Elbe. While the identity of the man found could be clarified at the time, it remains to be seen whether there are parallels to the current case. In the past few months, the reports of tragic incidents in the waters of the region are increasing.

Another aspect that needs to be considered is psychological support for the operational. Marco, who actively helps work on such stressful experiences, emphasizes the great importance of supervision and the exchange among the helpers. "Helping people often experience stressful situations and also need support," he explains. This is particularly evident in the efforts that are undertaken after successfully completing an assignment in order to distance themselves mentally from the experiences.

For the local community of Haselau and beyond, today's incident is a painful memory of the dangers that can lurk in the waters. It is to be hoped that the ongoing investigation will soon come to light new findings on the fate of the man. The following developments are observed closely and we from the NDR will continue to keep our readers up to date.