Elderly man drowns in Rhine River after driving car into water

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An 81-year-old man drowned after driving his car into the Rhine River. His body was found inside the submerged vehicle after a two-day search. Authorities located the car and the deceased man on Tuesday in Weil am Rhein. Witnesses reported seeing the vehicle enter the river on Sunday. The cause of the incident remains unclear, though police have found no evidence of foul play. Search efforts involved multiple agencies from Germany and Switzerland.


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