Autopsy confirms Bella, 3, drowned on family property in Preetz

A three-year-old girl found dead on her parents' property in Preetz, Germany, died by drowning, an autopsy has confirmed. Prosecutors say there is no evidence of a crime. Bella, reported missing by her parents, was discovered Thursday in a pool-like structure on the family's property. Police resumed searching at 7 a.m. and found the child around 9:30 a.m., assisted by fire departments and a police dog unit. The search recalled the case of six-year-old Arian from Bremervörde, who disappeared in April 2024. Up to 1,200 helpers had searched villages, forests, and a river, using dogs, helicopters, drones, boats, and diving gear.