Ghosts of war rise as Danube dries, exposing German soldiers, motorcycle and deadly mines
BUDAPEST, Aug 9 — Low water levels on the Danube river in Budapest have exposed the remains of two German Wehrmach...
The Danube river in Budapest has experienced record low water levels due to heat and drought, exposing a number of remnants from World War II. German War Graves Commission staff found the remains of two German Wehrmacht soldiers, a motorcycle, and anti-tank mines. This has prompted the deployment of an explosive ordnance disposal unit to handle the mines.
The commission anticipates that more war dead may be found among the shipwrecks emerging from the river. The exposed motorcycle and identity tags were remarkably well-preserved due to the chemical makeup of the harbour silt. The low water levels have also halted river cruise ship traffic on the Budapest section of the Danube.
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