# Missing person rescue in Latvia

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/missing-person-rescue-in-latvia
> Updated: 2026-09-20T05:03:13.000Z. Sources: 5. Developments: 2.

In Latvia, State Police rescued a 96-year-old man who became lost in the forests of Aiviekste Parish, Aizkraukle Municipality. The man had left his home without a phone, prompting a search involving officers on foot and a drone. Despite difficult terrain consisting of marshy ground and fallen trees, the man was located approximately two kilometers from his residence and was found in good health.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-20: Police rescue 78-year-old man lost in German forest

A 78-year-old man was rescued by a police helicopter and tracking dogs after getting lost while mushroom picking in a large forest area near Rastow, Germany.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/police-rescue-78-year-old-man-lost-in-german-forest

### 2026-09-04: Latvian police rescue 96-year-old man lost in Aizkraukle forest

Latvian police used drones and ground teams to rescue a 96-year-old man who became lost in the difficult forest terrain of Aizkraukle Municipality.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/latvian-police-rescue-96-year-old-man-lost-in-aizkraukle-forest

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Cite as: Missing person rescue in Latvia. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/missing-person-rescue-in-latvia