Body of 19-year-old woman recovered from Vilnius river
Translated from Lithuanian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
At a glance
- A 19-year-old woman's body was recovered from the Neris River in Vilnius, Lithuania, after being spotted floating near the bank.
- Police have opened a preliminary investigation into the cause of death, noting the body showed no signs of violence.
- Authorities are considering the possibility that the woman may have felt unwell or fallen while running along the riverbank.
Emergency services in Vilnius, Lithuania, recovered the body of a 19-year-old woman from the Neris River on Saturday, June 29. The discovery was made around 10:30 AM after a caller reported seeing a body floating near the White Bridge.
Rescuers brought the woman's body to shore using a watercraft and handed it over to medical and police officials. Initial investigations suggest the woman, born in 2007, may have experienced a sudden illness or fallen into the river while running along the embankment. Her clothing reportedly indicated she was dressed for physical activity.
Police have initiated a preliminary investigation to determine the exact cause of death. At this stage, no signs of violence were found on the body. The circumstances suggest the incident may have occurred some time prior to the body being discovered.
Originally published by Delfi in Lithuanian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.