Held of Christmas: Missing 80-year-old saved in Haringsee!

Held of Christmas: Missing 80-year-old saved in Haringsee!

In the early morning hours of December 24, 2024, the municipality of Haringsee in the Gänserndorf district carried out a dramatic search. An 80-year-old, demented man was reported as missing. The police quickly mobilized a surveillance helicopter, while the local fire brigades, the rescue dog squadron and the Austrian rescue dog brigade got ready to find the senior. Thanks to the dedicated emergency services and a happy coincidence, the Situation could be quickly clarified, such as reported.

The search was extremely intensely, since the authorities divided the surroundings into search areas. Shortly after the rescue dogs and the fire brigade began the ground work, one received a crucial indication from an attentive passer -by who had discovered the missing man in a house entrance. He was very cooled, but was immediately handed over to the care service. "We are pleased that the search could be ended quickly," said the operations manager Stefan Tucek of the rescue dogs in Lower Austria, such as

This incident shows the effectiveness and cohesion of the rescue organizations in emergency situations. The free offer of help from the rescue dogs, which is available both authorities and private individuals, offers support around the clock. Such operations illustrate the important role that emergency services play in society and are at the center of public attention, while the municipalities can celebrate their festival all the more grateful.