Family forgets son at the petrol station: relaxed comeback in Bavaria!

Family forgets son at the petrol station: relaxed comeback in Bavaria!

A surprising and worrying situation occurred on August 12, 2025, when a family from Offenburg, Baden-Württemberg, left its ten-year-old son on the way to Austria's vacation at a petrol station near Holzkirchen. During a stopover to refuel the car, the younger son went to the toilet, while the parents continued in the car with his sleeping brother without notice the absence of the younger one. It was only about 30 minutes later that the parents realized that only one of their sons sat in the vehicle.

After this discovery, the concerned parents immediately informed the police. The boy, who in the meantime turned to the tank staff in the meantime, was quickly supported by them. The petrol station employees informed the police about the incident, which ensured a quick reaction. The boy apparently enjoyed a good mood and took the entire situation "relaxed".

Intervention by the police and return of the family

The police could quickly give the all -clear after receiving the boy who had contacted the petrol station workers during the incident. He was safely brought to the police station in a patrol car, where the parents later picked him up. According to reports, the boy was good and had worked well in the time of waiting.

This incident again raises questions about the safety of children in the car. In many countries, including Germany, strict recommendations and laws on child safety exist. Parents should be particularly attentive, especially on longer car journeys. In Sweden, for example, there are legal regulations for the backward driving of children, which has been proven to increase security. Studies show that reverse driving for children up to five times is safer than driving in forward -looking seats. In the UK, children are legally obliged to travel backwards up to the age of at least 15 months, while in Germany such regulations are sometimes less strict.

The security situation in vehicles and the correct transportation of children remain central issues that are again brought into public awareness due to this incident. A family vacation trip should not only include preparation and anticipation, but also security for the latest passengers.