Perchtenlauf in Carinthia: Police intervene in incidents

Perchtenlauf in Carinthia: Police intervene in incidents

The current perch runs in Carinthia not only create a festive atmosphere, but also have worrying incidents. As the police now report, the emergency services had to intervene in several cases to prevent injuries and dangerous situations.

On Friday, November 22, 2024, there was a unfortunate incident in Pörtschach when a 22-year-old woman from Klagenfurt was beaten by three people of a group of perch with bound rods during a Perchten run. The blows led to injuries to their legs and their heads, which had to be treated outpatient in the LKH Klagenfurt. Surprisingly, the woman could call the perpetrators by name during the police survey.

unknown viewer shakes Horn

Another emergency occurred during the Krampus parade on November 23, 2024 in Hochturn. There, a 15-year-old participant in the parade was gripped by an unknown viewer on the horns of his mask and shaken hard on it. This attack led to the young person injured and had to be admitted to the LKH Villach. Despite an immediately initiated search, the perpetrator remains unknown.

police officers save six-year-olds with a secret handle

In Eberndorf, the situation became dramatic when a police officer heard a call for help during the monitoring of a Kramus run. A concerned mother reported that her six -year -old son had swallowed a sugar and had no air. The police officer did not hesitate and turned the secret handle, which led to the boy spitting out of the sugar and breathing again. So worse could be prevented.

These incidents throw a shadow on the festive traditions of the Perchtlits in the region and show that cultural celebrations can also be associated with risks and dangers. Further details can be read at www.klick-kaernten.at.