Missing resident from Villach nursing home found safe and sound

Missing resident from Villach nursing home found safe and sound

A worrying situation occurred in Villach on Saturday evening when a resident of a nursing home was missing. The affected man had not been seen since the early afternoon, which resulted in the signs of serious concern. Various forces, including the police, fire brigade, the Samaritan association and a search dog squadron, mobilized and searched for the missing resident. The mission was a race against time, because the darkness and cold made the search all the more urgent.

Around 9 p.m. there was finally the redeeming news: the man was found safely in the Warmbad area. Hansjörg Sepannek, a spokesman for the Diakonie, commented in relief and found that the missing person was unharmed and was in good condition. "He is just sitting opposite me," added Sepannek, making it clear the positive turn of events.

Community effort and gratitude

The positive resolution of this tense situation is also due to the remarkable support of citizens. Many people reported to the police and the Diakonie to provide information. “Thanks to the help and the numerous, valuable tips from the public, the search radius was narrowed down very quickly,” explained Szepannek. A public call for support was launched on several platforms, including the Kleine Zeitung homepage. This led to numerous witnesses sharing their observations, helping to effectively narrow the search radius.

The Diakonie praised the cooperation between the emergency services and the population and thanked the police, the fire departments, the rescue dog brigade and the Samaritan Association. Many Facebook users and readers of the Kleine Zeitung also reacted with great sympathy and support on social media by actively looking for the missing person. This is a powerful example of what collective action can do when people come together to help each other.

The quick reaction and the professional approach of the emergency services ultimately led to the gratifying result. The incident not only took a happy ending, but also shows how important it is to be vigilant and to support each other when it matters. Details of this incident are still sparse, but Villach's community shows that it is united in crisis situations and is ready to help each other. For more information, see the current reporting on www.kleinezeitung.at.