Injuries to the Perchtenlauf in Pörtschach: Woman treated in the hospital

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After an incident at the Perchtenlauf in Pörtschach, a woman was injured on the head and legs. The injuries required outpatient treatment in the Klagenfurt Clinic.
After an incident at the Perchtenlauf in Pörtschach, a woman was injured on the head and legs. The injuries required outpatient treatment in the Klagenfurt Clinic. (Symbolbild/DNAT)

In a worrying incident during the traditional Perchten run in Pörtschach, a woman suffered injuries to her legs and on the head. These injuries required outpatient treatment in the Klagenfurt Clinic, whereby the exact circumstances of the incident are still unclear.

The Perchtenlauf, a custom -related event, attracts numerous spectators who feel attracted to the traditional masks and costumes of the participants. The exact details of how the injuries came about are currently the subject of investigations. Eyewitnesses of the incident were apparently very affected and reported on the chaotic scenes that were suffering.

background to the Perchtenlauf

The Perchtenlauf has a long tradition in the region. It usually takes place in December and is supposed to drive away evil spirits. The participants dress up in elaborate costumes, some of which seem scary and sometimes strange. It is believed that such events have played an important role in the cultural life of the communities in the past and still represent a great attraction today.

However, the woman's injuries throw a shadow on this festival. The organizers of the event are now under pressure to ensure that the safety of the participants and spectators is guaranteed. It remains to be seen how this situation will develop and what measures are taken to prevent similar incidents in the future.

Further information about the investigation and the incident are available from daili.at