Mother forgets son (4) on Grünberg - police saves the little one!

Mother forgets son (4) on Grünberg - police saves the little one!

An unfortunate incident occurred on Wednesday evening during a family outing to Grünberg near Gmunden in Upper Austria. A mother forgot her four -year -old son when she returned to the valley with a group of nine children and four adults. According to OE24.at , the way back to the valley began around 5:30 p.m. The boy played at the playground next to the mountain station and was not noticed when entering the gondola.

The mother only noticed the lack of her son when she had arrived in the valley. In a lucky coincidence, the boy was discovered by another day triper who recognized him as a friend's brother. She immediately alerted the police and informed the mother about the situation.

police operation to save the boy

Since the helper could no longer drive up the cable car, a police patrol was sent to the mountain station to pick up the boy. The officials took him safely and finally brought him to the valley, where he was handed over to his relieved mother. Fortunately, no one was injured in the incident.

This incident again makes it clear how important careful planning and supervision is while excursions with children. According to orf it is crucial that parents and supervisors take certain security measures to avoid such situations.

safety tips for excursions with children

Family excursions not only require joy and adventure, but also a thorough preparation. Experts on Kindaling.de recommend that you observe the following points to ensure the safety of the children:

• good preparation: careful planning of the destination, which is suitable for children. This means paying attention to the needs of the children, such as the availability of strollers and suitable playgrounds.
• care key: Especially for younger children, an appropriate care key should be preserved to ensure security.
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• rules: Before the excursion, clear rules and behaviors should be discussed with the children in order to avoid misunderstandings.
• emergency equipment: An emergency bag with first aid articles and charged smartphones is essential.

The safety of the children is at the top on every excursion. Thorough planning can help create unforgettable and safe experiences for families.