Missing man from Malters found dead
The search for a 56-year-old man from Malters in the canton of Lucerne has come to a tragic end. As the responsible authorities announced, the man, who had been reported missing since June 18, 2026, has now been found dead.
The man had disappeared without a trace since mid-June. At the time of his disappearance, he had been traveling on a red bicycle. The police had been searching for him intensively over the past few weeks and had asked the public for assistance.
The exact circumstances that led to his death are currently still the subject of a police investigation. So far, there is no evidence of third-party involvement. The authorities are now examining the exact sequence of events.
The relatives of the deceased are currently being supported by specialists. The police would like to thank the public for their support during the search operation and ask that the privacy of the bereaved be respected during this difficult time.