The secrets of the River Danube revealed by drought - from a woolly mammoth to Nazi motorbike - as Europe's heatwave continues
As Europe braces for yet another heatwave, the relentlessly dry conditions that have left the continent gasping for breath have also revealed many of the secrets once long-held by the River Danube.
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- Primary source: Daily Mail
- Published: Aug 10, 2026, 11:56 AM UTC
- Coverage area: Disasters & Weather
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