Rescue operation in Bad Lauterberg: 91-year-old senior woman found after days!
A missing 91-year-old senior citizen was found during her vacation in Bad Lauterberg. Local residents helped with the rescue.

Rescue operation in Bad Lauterberg: 91-year-old senior woman found after days!
A 91-year-old senior citizen from the Gifhorn area went missing during her vacation in Bad Lauterberg, Göttingen district. The pensioner was last seen on Tuesday afternoon, June 10, 2025. After she did not return to the hotel, the police asked the public for help in finding the missing woman. The disturbing incident mobilized local forces and attracted widespread attention in the community.
The dramatic turn came on Saturday, June 14, 2025, when the senior citizen was found. She was lying injured but responsive under dense bushes on a slope in the area of the “Kummel” mountain. A local resident heard noises and investigated the origin. The police believe his quick action saved his life.
Rescue efforts and gratitude
After the pensioner was found, rescue measures were initiated immediately. The local emergency services, the volunteer fire department and the police were quickly there to help the woman. She was transported in an ambulance to Herzberg Hospital, where she was treated further.
In a press release, the Bad Lauterberg police expressed their thanks to the emergency services, the volunteers and especially the senior citizen's finder. The public search for the missing person was discontinued after the discovery and the associated press releases were removed. The help and attention of the public proved crucial to the outcome of this search.
The entire situation highlights the importance of community and rapid response in emergency situations. The police thanked everyone who contributed to finding and rescuing the elderly woman, thereby recognizing the tireless efforts of many people.
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