Missing 69-Year-Old Found Dead After Large Search Operation at Kreischberg

A missing 69-year-old was found lifeless in a wooded area at Kreischberg (Murau district) on Saturday evening, according to police reports. The man, who had pre-existing health conditions and was dependent on medication, had not been seen since July 3rd.

Search Operation for 69-Year-Old

After a missing person report was filed by relatives, a large-scale search operation was launched on Saturday, the police announced in a statement on Sunday.

Following a mobile phone tracking, a police patrol found the 69-year-old's vehicle at the parking lot of the Kreischberg valley station. In the subsequent search operation in the area where the vehicle was found, a police helicopter, several police patrols, police service dogs, the Murau alpine police, and the St. Georgen ob Murau volunteer fire department, as well as drones, were deployed.

Body of Missing Person Discovered in Wooded Area

Late in the evening, the man was discovered lifeless by members of the alpine police and mountain rescue in a wooded area near the vehicle. Investigations into the cause of death are ongoing.

(APA/Red)

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