A 62-year-old woman missing since Friday evening has been found dead in a forest near Bad Rippoldsau-Schapbach. A walker discovered the body on Sunday afternoon. Police are now investigating the circumstances of the death.
A tragic discovery has shaken the northern Black Forest region. The 62-year-old woman from the Freudenstadt district had been reported missing since Friday evening, according to police. On Sunday afternoon, a walker came across the lifeless body in a wooded area near Bad Rippoldsau-Schapbach.
Authorities promptly opened a death investigation. There are no indications of third-party involvement at this stage, police stated. The exact circumstances of the death are under examination, potentially including an autopsy to determine the cause.
Incidents like this highlight the dangers of winter outings in nature, where weather and terrain can pose significant risks. Police urge the public to report missing persons quickly to aid search efforts. No further details on the investigation have been released yet.