Autopsy to Clarify Questions About Body Found in Water in Vienna's Danube

It is certain that the approximately 40-year-old man had head injuries and is likely to have been in the water for a longer period. Drag marks were found on the shore, confirmed spokesperson Philipp Haßlinger on Wednesday in media reports. The identity of the man was also still unclear.

Identity of Deceased Still Unclear, Drag Marks on Shore

Rescue teams recovered the body in the New Danube near the Nordbrücke after passersby reported the discovery in the afternoon. The police specified the location of the discovery on Wednesday to the APA. The Vienna professional fire brigade brought the body ashore at the Danube Island. The man is allegedly associated with the homeless community. The Vienna State Criminal Police Office (North Branch) and the major crime scene group are conducting further investigations in cooperation with the Vienna Public Prosecutor's Office.

(APA/Red)

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