Football pro Kai Brünker (Villingen) is still very worried about his father’s disappearance. Dirk Brünker hasn’t been seen in more than a week. The family hopes and fears.
It’s a crazy roller coaster ride of emotions. At the beginning of September, 28-year-old Kai Brünker was the happiest person in the world. He proudly announced the birth of his daughter Alicia with his friend Marina. The couple’s first child. “There is nothing more beautiful,” enthused the goalscorer from second division soccer club SC Magdeburg.
Almost four months later, Brünker is very worried. His father, Dirk Brünker (61), has been missing since 23 December. For more than a week there has been no sign of life from former coach Joachim Löw’s former teammate (both were under contract at SC Freiburg in 1988/89).
Before disappearing the day before Christmas Eve, Dirk Brünker had stopped at two restaurants in his hometown of Villingen-Schwenningen, according to “Bild am Sonntag”. He was last seen by a police patrol shortly before 21:00, almost 600 meters from his home. Since then there has been no sign of life from the 1.93m tall pensioner. The location of his cell phone is not possible.
The police assume “an accident”.
Hundreds of police officers have already combed the city of 90,000, with no leads of note. Even sniffer dogs, divers and police helicopters could not provide any information. A drone was also used. Thorsten Kölling of the police headquarters in Konstanz told SWR on Sunday: “We are still assuming an accident.”
A few days ago, Kai Brünker called on Instagram to take part in the search for his father. “Every tip counts. If anyone noticed anything unusual, report it.”
Emotional support from partner
Comrade Marina posted very emotional phrases on New Year’s Eve. She wrote of the great happiness of the birth of their daughter, but she also dealt with the suffering and grief caused by the passing of Brünker’s father. “I don’t know anyone who is as brave and strong as you,” she addressed her words to her partner. “You don’t see it yourself, but if you could look through my eyes you would see how incredible you are. Fight like a lion and you will come out of this fight stronger than ever. Alicia and I will always be on your side because we love you with all our hearts “.
Brünker replied: “Words like rays of sunshine in a very dark time.”
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