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A pensioner got stuck in the mud on the shore of Lake Constance in Germany, sinking up to her waist as the sludge pulled her legs in. German media including Merkur reported on the incident, which ended with her being freed. The story is drawing attention as a cautionary tale about the treacherous shoreline mud along the lake.
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Christian Bauer, the mayor of Grafing near Munich, has died after collapsing during a council meeting, according to a Merkur report. The death of the Bavarian town's mayor prompted an outpouring of condolences from residents and local officials, with people discussing his service to the community and reacting to the sudden manner of his death.