Large deployment in the goose bushes: Search action ends with false alarm!

Large deployment in the goose bushes: Search action ends with false alarm!

On Sunday afternoon, shortly after 4:00 p.m., a large -scale operation was triggered in the Vienna goosebeat after several bathers reported a missing person in the water. The fire brigade immediately moved in with six emergency vehicles, and fire brigade divers were mobilized to participate in the dramatic search. An ÖAMTC rescue helicopter landed in the bathroom around 4:20 p.m. to support the rescue work. Paramedics were also on site and prepared for a possible rescue operation.

The emergency services formed a search chain in the water to locate the lost person. Hundreds of onlookers watched the events, many of them in boats or directly from the water. In the meantime, the water rescue asked the bystanders to withdraw so as not to hinder the search. The rescue helicopter took off at 4:40 p.m., while the fire brigade divers continued their search with determination. The mood in the bathroom was depressed, many bathers were visibly affected by the serious situation.

false alarms cause confusion

The initial reports indicated that the search for a "child" was initiated, which later turned out to be a search for a "young woman". Ultimately, however, the search was unsuccessful, and it turned out that it was a false alarm. A woman had mistakenly raised the alarm; She only spoke broken German, which led to a misunderstanding.

As numerous witnesses reported, a swimmer had dipped under a bathing stew and did not return. This incident, which was alerted at 1:30 p.m., resulted in massive mobilization of the rescue workers. Nine fire brigade divers were deployed, while two divers were flown to the site with the Viennese rescue helicopter. Despite the intensive search in the afternoon, the divers could not find anything, so that the operation was ended at 3:20 p.m. and could be given.

role of water rescue and its importance

Water rescue plays a crucial role in the safety of bathers, especially in heavily frequented outdoor pools such as goosebuses. It is also important to organize and coordinate the emergency services and to carry out first aid measures in the immediate vicinity. For example, the German Life Rescue Society (DLRG) monitors bathing beaches and carries out aid measures in emergencies, be it on rivers, lakes or in winter. This organization is also active at the water rescue service, which is often adopted in Germany, and is an indispensable component in the safety of water sports enthusiasts and bathers.

The large -scale operation in the goose bushes is another example of how important these teams are on site and underlines the need for careful communication to avoid misunderstandings and to ensure quick help.