Krampus runs in Carinthia: attacks and rescue campaigns provide excitement

Von WOM

The Krampus runs in Carinthia ensured surprising and worrying situations at the weekend. During the traditional events, both a 15-year-old actor and a small child were victims of unexpected incidents that were alarming for both the participants and the audience.

in Hohenthurn, a small community in the Villach-Land district, an attack on a masked perch was attacked around 7:00 p.m. An unknown viewer tried to tear the mask off the actor, which led to injuries to the 15-year-old. This incident even required a visit to the doctor in the LKH Villach. Despite an immediately initiated search, the attacker remained on the run, and the police investigation continues. The Arnoldstein police inspection takes over the further investigations on this incident.

heroic deed of a police officer

Another incident occurred in Eberndorf at the same time, in the Völkermarkt district. During a Krampus run, officials from the on -call unit (Be) Carinthia observed the crowd around 5:30 p.m. Suddenly the call for help from a worried mother, whose child had swallowed up on a sugar. Thanks to the quick reaction of one of the police officers who used the secret handle, the sugar could be removed. The boy started breathing again immediately, and after consultation with an emergency doctor it turned out that further medical treatment was not required.

These events throw a light on the risks associated with traditional celebrations and underline the importance of the rapid reaction of emergency services in critical moments. It remains to be hoped that such incidents can be avoided in the future to ensure the security of everyone involved. More information about these events can be found in an article here .