Missing Senior Found on Sofa of the Neighbor - 80-Year-Old with Dementia Found Safe After Vanishing in Freezing Christmas Weather
An 80-year-old woman with dementia went missing from her son’s home in Zühlsdorf, Oberhavel, on Christmas Day. She had been visiting family for the holidays but left the house unnoticed during the night. Relatives raised the alarm the following morning when they realised she was gone.
The woman vanished in freezing conditions, with temperatures dropping to minus 10 degrees Celsius. Concerned for her safety, relatives contacted police, who launched a search operation. A helicopter and search dogs were called in to help locate her.
Later that morning, a neighbor discovered the woman asleep on their sofa. The neighbor had found her there after waking up and immediately alerted emergency responders. Police confirmed she was unharmed despite the cold weather. Authorities have not released the neighbor’s identity.
The woman was safely reunited with her family after the brief but worrying disappearance. The incident highlighted the risks faced by vulnerable individuals in extreme weather. Police have not provided further details on how she ended up at the neighbor’s home.
