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Successful search action: 84-year-old found after hours!
An 84-year-old Viennese lost himself in Lower Austria and was found unscathed after intensive searches. Read the details of this successful rescue operation.
Successful search action: 84-year-old found after hours!
On Saturday evening, November 16, a remarkable search was started in Lower Austria after an 84-year-old man from Vienna was reported as missing. The police received the alarm at 7:30 p.m. The older gentleman had strayed in the Donau-Au in the municipal area of Spillern, Korneuburg district. Despite intensive contact, he could not tell his location, which made the situation challenging for the emergency services.
The district authority in Korneuburg immediately mobilized its strength and initiated a comprehensive search. It was crucial to act quickly to ensure the safety of the man. The nightly conditions and the rough terrain did not make the search easier.
Intensive search operation
After almost three hours of intensive search, around 10:45 p.m., there was a positive news. A police patrol was able to find the missing man, who was unharmed, but hypothermic, in the damp area near a trench. The Lower Austria State Police Directorate confirmed that the 84-year-old was quickly brought to safety. With a police vehicle, it was transported from the difficult terrain and handed over to the rescue workers. Then he was safely admitted to the State Clinic Stockerau.
Overall, the search showed the efficient cooperation of several emergency services. In addition to the police officers, a service dog, members of the fast intervention group and drone teams were also active. The Korneuburg volunteer fire brigade and the rescue dog brigade with its specially trained animals had also made their contribution to successfully and quickly edited the missing person report.
Thanks to the selfless commitment and the high level of commitment of the various organizations, the entire campaign was completed. These events not only illustrate the importance of fast reaction measures, but also the need for good cooperation between the different emergency services.
For further information on this emotional rescue operation and the emergency services that were involved, See the report on www.5min.at.