Die Welt5/22/2026HistoryGermany
Hasso Herschel, successful tunnel digger and escape helper, dies at 91
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- Hasso Herschel, a prominent escape helper who organized numerous successful escapes from East to West Berlin, has died at the age of 91.
- He was known for his daring tunnel constructions, including the famous "Tunnel 29," and later for bribing diplomats and modifying cars to facilitate escapes.
- Herschel's efforts helped around a thousand people flee the GDR.
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Hasso Herschel, a prominent escape helper who organized numerous successful escapes from East to West Berlin, has died at the age of 91. He was known for his daring tunnel constructions, including the famous "Tunnel 29," and later for bribing diplomats and modifying cars to facilitate escapes. Herschel's efforts helped around a thousand people flee the GDR.
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