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5/23/2026AI summary
Hasso Herschel, Fluchthelfer aus der DDR, gestorben
Hasso Herschel, ein bekannter Fluchthelfer, der vielen DDR-Bürgern zur Flucht in den Westen half, ist im Alter von 91 Jahren gestorben.
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5/23/2026AI summary
Hasso Herschel, DDR escape helper, dies at 91
Hasso Herschel, a renowned helper for people escaping East Germany (DDR), has passed away at the age of 91. He was known for his role in building escape tunnels, including the successful "Tunnel 29" in 1962, and later assisted escapes using modified vehicles.
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5/22/2026AI summary
Hasso Herschel, successful tunnel digger and escape helper, dies at 91
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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