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Police Search Mannheim Telecommunications Tower After Reported Trespassers, Find No One

A helicopter sweep found no one inside, prompting an inquiry into how the platform was accessed.

Overview

  • Passersby reported people on the tower’s highest platform at roughly 120 meters, triggering the response Sunday afternoon.
  • Officers and a police helicopter were deployed, with ground units and air support coordinating the search.
  • Police observed two individuals on the top platform before losing sight of them shortly thereafter.
  • The structure was searched as far as possible, and authorities reported no one was located inside.
  • The tower has been closed to the public for renovations since December 2025 and stands about 218 meters tall with an observation deck and restaurant.