Young heroes in Höchst: Buben saved driver from construction pit!

Young heroes in Höchst: Buben saved driver from construction pit!

on Sunday, April 27, 2025, a remarkable incident occurred around 11:30 a.m. An older lady drove her silver lexus into a construction pit on spring street, height of flowers Gehrer. At this critical moment, two boys, Niklas Brunner (11 years) and Julian Hutter (12 years), were on site and watched the events. Immediately after the accident they acted quickly and prudently.

The two boys helped the driver out of their vehicle and provided first aid. They immediately informed the police and fire brigade, which quickly arrived professional support. The Höchst fire brigade was able to secure the car with lifting pillows and wooden documents and recover the vehicle almost undamaged. Fortunately, the driver was unharmed. When asked by the boys about the situation, she modestly replied: "No cause."

First aid as important life skills

This incident illustrates the importance of first aid knowledge, especially in children. Since 2011 the Federal Office for Population Protection and Disaster Aid (BBK) Special material to teach children aged seven to twelve years of important rules of conduct. These measures should help the children to deal with dangers in everyday life without fear and to strengthen their self -help capacity.

The BBK pursues the goal of conveying information about the German aid system, including the emergency services and fire brigade. This can help children react correctly in emergencies and feel more secure.

initiatives to promote first aid in children

In addition to the BBK programs, there are innovative approaches to playfully bring the basics of first aid closer to children. One example is the painting and workbook "First aid for Children", which was published by the Friends and Supporters of the rescue helicopter Christoph 9 e.V. and the K&L Verlag. In this book, children learn through the history of Mario, Olivia and their Dachshund Waldi how they can react correctly in emergency situations. It deals with important topics such as burns, tick bites and poisoning and contains vivid illustrations as well as interactive tasks.

This teaching material is distributed free of charge to primary school children in the Wesel district and receives broad support from various companies. The aim is not only to inform children, but also to actively involve the process of coping with danger.

The courageous use of Niklas and Julian shows how important such knowledge is and how children can help decisively in an emergency due to the right education.