Rescue operation in Gmunden: 78-year-old seriously injured after falling

Rescue operation in Gmunden: 78-year-old seriously injured after falling

In the early hours of a Thursday in Gmunden there was a serious incident when a 78-year-old man fell from his balcony. The fall occurred around 4:30 a.m. when the 60-year-old nurse of the man suffering from dementia was alerted because he was no longer in his bed. When she looked at the balcony, she discovered him seriously injured on the terrace, which was about four and a half meters below the balcony.

The alarmed rescue workers faced a challenge because the terrace of the house was closed. In order to get to the injured, they had to rise with a stepper. This use required quick action because medical care was necessary on site. After the rescuers reached the man, he was immediately transported to the Salzkammergut Clinic Gmunden due to his serious injuries.

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The rescue operation required a lot of skill, since the circumstances through the closed terrace were additionally made more difficult. The emergency services had to be careful not to cause any further injuries. After the first aid on site, it was extremely important to take the 78-year-old to a hospital as soon as possible to save his life.

The exact cause of the fall has not yet been determined, but the man's condition could have played a role. It remains to be seen which further information about this incident becomes known. A deeper analysis of this incident offers The article from www.salzi.at