Rescue operation in the Alpine area: Missed 87-year-old found alive!

Rescue operation in the Alpine area: Missed 87-year-old found alive!

Schlenken, Österreich - On Thursday morning, March 6, 2025, an 87-year-old Salzburg was reported as missing. The retired man had taken a hike in the Hallein district on Wednesday, March 5 and did not return. Immediate measures were taken when the police initiated a large search. The police helicopter "Libelle" finally localized its car on a hiking car park in the "Schlenken" region.

successful rescue for hours of search

After an intensive seven -hour search, the emergency services were able to find the missing person alpine in the alpine terrain. He was first looked after and flew to the University Hospital C6 with the rescue helicopter C6. Although he had suffered injuries to an indefinite degree, the hope of a happy ending was given. A total of 18 police officers, three employees of the Red Cross, 30 members of the volunteer fire brigade and 25 forces of mountain rescue, which illustrates the meaning and seriousness of the situation, were involved in the search.

In similar cases, it is crucial to act quickly if someone is reported missing. The Saxons police inform that relatives should contact emergency call 110 immediately. Important information is needed, such as a current photo of the missing person and a list of possible residence. The police also check whether the missing person may have been involved in a traffic accident. If the search is unsuccessful, the person can be advertised nationwide for the search, as well as Saxony reported.