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Man empties motorhome toilet into Main river

09.06.2026 11:00 1 min 1 source
main-echo.de DEU
Man empties motorhome toilet into Main river
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In Karlstadt, a man emptied the contents of a motorhome toilet into the Main river. The incident occurred on Monday evening and was observed by a swimmer who alerted the police. Officers identified a 71-year-old German national as the suspect; an investigation for water pollution has been initiated.

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Man empties motorhome toilet into Main river

09.06.2026 main-echo.de DEU

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