Tragedy in Villach: Missed Levi (22) after dramatic search found dead

Tragedy in Villach: Missed Levi (22) after dramatic search found dead

in Villach, Austria, tragic incidents cause a stir worldwide. The 22-year-old Levi Melcher was recently found dead after he had been missing since December 16. The young man who suffers from autism had disappeared in the cold after discovering his late father. Like fru reported , his body was found under a bridge over the drau. Levi had previously perged outdoors for days, while a large -scale search with six teams from the Samaritan Association and 150 volunteers was underway, but without success. The temperatures dropped to minus seven degrees.

worldwide reactions to the tragedy

The incidents in Villach have international media reports. The killing spree in the city is taken up by numerous news agencies, including BILD.de, which speaks of a "killing spree in Villach". BBC.com titled the incident as a knife attack, while France 24 and Poland Daily also address the tragedy. Even American and Indian news agencies report on the case, so that on 5min.at already an English-language entry on "2025 Villach Stabbing Atack" Wikipedia was created. These incidents not only impress local media, but also leave a lasting impression in international reporting.

The descriptions of Levis disappear are moving. According to his stepfather, Wilfried Amann, Levi's world collapsed after he found his father's body. This led to his flight and the further fate of the young man, who did not actively search for help in his loneliness, which made the search more difficult. The tragic outcome also raises questions about support systems for people with autism while the world is watching.