A family of three has died after falling from the 213-foot Harz Tower in Altenau, Germany. Local reports indicate that two parents and their child were found deceased at the base of the popular tourist attraction on Thursday.
Emergency services were alerted around 4:40 p.m. local time but were unable to save the individuals. Police are investigating the incident and suspect a possible suicide pact. A spokesperson stated that the initial responders found two men and one woman with fatal injuries. Investigators have confirmed there was no technical malfunction with the tower itself.
The area surrounding the tower has been cordoned off, and a crisis intervention team has been deployed to the scene. The circumstances and background of the event are currently under investigation, with authorities indicating no third-party negligence has been found at this stage.