87-year-old saved from forest after a large search contingent!

87-year-old saved from forest after a large search contingent!

Kandel, Deutschland - A new effort aroused hope in the southern district of Germersheim: On Thursday evening, at 5:45 p.m., an 87-year-old man who suffers from dementia was reported by his wife as missing. Despite his illness, he had left the home together. The Wörth police, which was immediately alerted, could find it again within a few hours. The search was supported by a police helicopter as well as drones and passenger dogs of the volunteer fire brigade, such as Rheinpfalz.de reported.

successful rescue in the forest

At 9:15 p.m., the fire brigade found the missing man in a forest between Kandel Minderschlachen and Winden. He was reported as well and taken to the hospital for precaution. A police spokesman emphasized the smooth cooperation of all participating forces that led to this quick success. 14 police officers were deployed to save the life of the 87-year-old. The successful solution of this case follows only two days after a similar rescue: A 73-year-old senior citizen disappeared from a care facility and was finally rediscovered at a Christmas market in Karlsruhe, as was also reduced police.rlp.de reported.

The area of application of the Wörth police inspection comprises around 63,000 inhabitants in an area of around 278 km². The region is characterized by significant traffic arteries such as the A 65, B 9 and B 10. The case once again shows how important the quick reaction and interaction of the various rescue workers are in emergencies