Man Dies at Wyk auf Föhr Fair; Autopsy Underway
Wyk auf Föhr, Germany – October 20, 2025 – A man died Saturday at the annual fair in Wyk auf Föhr, a North Frisian island in Schleswig-Holstein. Authorities confirmed the death and stated an autopsy has been ordered to determine the cause.
The incident occurred during the fair, a popular event drawing residents and tourists to the island. Details surrounding the man’s death remain limited pending the results of the autopsy. Police have not released the identity of the deceased. The circumstances leading up to the death are currently under examination, and further data will be released as it becomes available.
The fair continues as scheduled, though the incident has cast a somber mood over the event. NDR 1 Welle Nord reported on the event, noting the latest news from Schleswig-Holstein, Germany, and the world.
