Mushroom collectors after falling in the Chemnitz forest found seriously injured

Mushroom collectors after falling in the Chemnitz forest found seriously injured

An exciting and critical rescue operation took place on Friday in the forest area near Chemnitz, as a 58-year-old man who had broken up for mushroom collecting, was missing. The incident occurred in the Kleinolberdorf-Altenhain district and ensured quick reactions from the police and rescue workers. The man had left the house around 1 p.m., but he didn't return what his family alerted.

The concern rose, in particular due to its previous illnesses, which is why the police were immediately alerted. Police spokeswoman Sara Mourão confirmed that a search team was immediately mobilized by a dog squadron. At first it was planned to use a drone to support searches, but unfavorable wind conditions made it impossible.

intensive search with rescue dog

Thanks to the use of the rescue workers, the missing person could finally be found at 8:30 p.m. A service dog struck, which led to the discovery of the man who had fallen and was seriously injured in the forest, unable to move. However, the situation turned out to be challenging. A fallen tree blocked access to the injured person who had to be removed with chainsaws.

The rescue became a "true odyssey", as the Kleinolbersdorf-Altenhain fire brigade reported on Facebook. During the dark, the emergency services fought to find the way. Equipped with hand lights, they explored the area to safely bring the injured man to the ambulance. After the first medical care, the missing person was transported to the hospital.

This rescue operation shows once again how important fast reactions are in emergencies. Such missions not only require the physical skills of the emergency services, but also their problem -solving skills and teamwork. A detailed report on the commitment and the challenges that had to be mastered, you can find on www.hallo-muenchen.de .