Body of Missing Hungarian High School Student Found in Danube

Police have found the body of a high school student in the Danube River, who had been missing since January 17 after leaving a club in Budapest. The family had previously suggested he was likely the person seen falling from the Chain Bridge.

23 Feb, 12:45 — 23 Feb, 12:51

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Why this matters

This story is significant as it concludes a prolonged and likely high-profile search for a missing high school student, a case that would have garnered considerable public attention and concern. The discovery of the body in the Danube provides a tragic resolution to a disappearance that began over a month prior, impacting the community and the student's family. Readers would care due to the inherent human interest in missing persons cases and the public's desire for closure in such events.

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AI-generated comparison of how 2 sources cover this story

Both `hvg` and `telex` report the discovery of the body of a missing Hungarian high school student in the Danube, bringing a tragic end to a month-long search. While largely aligned on the main event, `telex` provides more specific background details regarding the student's disappearance and the family's previous statements. `hvg` includes information about the police finding no evidence of foul play.

Coverage matrix

	telex	hvg
The student had been searched for over a month in the Danube.
Police found no circumstances indicating a crime.
The student left an entertainment venue in the 5th district early on January 17th.
The family previously stated it was highly probable he was the person who fell from the Chain Bridge.

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What sources agree on

The body of a missing high school student was found.
The body was found in the Danube.
The missing student is Egressy Mátyás.

Key claims1 agreed · 4 unverified

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The body of Egressy Mátyás was found.

agreed·hvgtelex

The student had been searched for over a month in the Danube.

unverified·hvg

No circumstances indicating a crime have emerged according to the police.

unverified·hvg

The student left a V. kerületi szórakozóhely (5th district entertainment venue) early morning on January 17th.

unverified·telex

The family previously stated it was highly probable he was the person who fell from the Chain Bridge.

unverified·telex

Coverage gaps

The student had been searched for over a month in the Danube.

Reportedhvg

Missingtelex

Police found no circumstances indicating a crime.

Reportedhvg

Missingtelex

The student left an entertainment venue in the 5th district early on January 17th.

Reportedtelex

Missinghvg

The family previously stated it was highly probable he was the person who fell from the Chain Bridge.

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hvg

Megtalálták Egressy Mátyás holttestét

telex

Megtalálta a rendőrség az eltűnt gimnazista fiú holttestét a Dunában

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No articles

Key entities

Egressy Mátyásmissing high school student whose body was found Danuberiver where the body was discovered Policeinvolved in the search and investigation Familyof the missing student, who made previous statements Chain Bridgelocation from which the student was possibly believed to have fallen

Coverage Timeline

First report: telex · 23 Feb, 12:45|Full coverage: All 2 sources within 6m|Window: 6m

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telex23 Feb, 12:45First to report

Megtalálta a rendőrség az eltűnt gimnazista fiú holttestét a Dunában

hvg23 Feb, 12:51Latest update

Megtalálták Egressy Mátyás holttestét

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hvg1d ago

Megtalálták Egressy Mátyás holttestét

A fiút több mint egy hónapja keresték a Dunában, a rendőség szerint bűncselekményre utaló körülmény nem merült fel.

By szerzo@hvg.hu (HVG)

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telex1d ago

Megtalálta a rendőrség az eltűnt gimnazista fiú holttestét a Dunában

A budapesti fiú január 17-én hajnalban indult haza egy V. kerületi szórakozóhelyről. Később családja azt közölte, nagy valószínűséggel ő a Lánchídról leesett személy.

By Iván-Nagy Szilvia

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Body of Missing Hungarian High School Student Found in Danube

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Key claims1 agreed · 4 unverified

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Megtalálták Egressy Mátyás holttestét

Megtalálta a rendőrség az eltűnt gimnazista fiú holttestét a Dunában

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Megtalálta a rendőrség az eltűnt gimnazista fiú holttestét a Dunában

Megtalálták Egressy Mátyás holttestét

Read at source (2 outlets)

Megtalálták Egressy Mátyás holttestét

Megtalálta a rendőrség az eltűnt gimnazista fiú holttestét a Dunában

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