Emergency services respond after 16-year-old found lifeless; police investigate causes
Translated from German, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
At a glance
- Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding a 16-year-old girl found lifeless in Neumünster.
- The teenager is in critical condition in the hospital after being discovered near a sports field early Saturday.
- Investigators are exploring whether drug and alcohol consumption contributed to her life-threatening condition.
Police in Neumünster are investigating the critical condition of a 16-year-old girl who was found lifeless early Saturday morning. The teenager was discovered near a sports field and immediately resuscitated before being rushed to the hospital, where she is currently fighting for her life.
Initial investigations suggest the girl may have consumed drugs and alcohol with others prior to the incident. Authorities are working to determine if this consumption led to her life-threatening state and to identify the source of any potential narcotics. The criminal police department has taken charge of the ongoing investigation.
The discovery occurred around 5:30 a.m. on Saturday when police were alerted to the motionless girl. Upon arrival, officers confirmed she showed no signs of life. The case remains under active investigation as authorities seek to understand the events that led to this critical situation.
Originally published by Die Zeit in German. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.