Seriously injured 78-year-old: drama on terrace in Gmunden

Seriously injured 78-year-old: drama on terrace in Gmunden

At night there was a dramatic incident in Gmunden. A 78-year-old man fell from his balcony to a terrace below and was seriously injured. This dangerous situation was discovered around 4:30 a.m. when the man's nurse noticed that he was no longer in his bed. She acted quickly, but the situation was complicated.

The access to the terrace on which the injured was lay down was cordoned off, which meant that the rescue workers had to get to it via a step. These circumstances testify to the urgency of the situation and the challenges with which they were confronted.

rescue measures and medical care

After the rescue workers reached the man, he was immediately transported to the Salzkammergut Clinic Gmunden. The doctors there now had to take care of his serious injuries that had arisen from the fall. Such incidents keep losing a light on the risks that older people, especially those with health restrictions, are exposed.

The event has raised questions about security in residential complexes, especially when it comes to balconies and access to emergency exits. In the case of incidents like this, the need for better protection for older people becomes clear. The incident is not only tragic for the person concerned and his family, but also shows the challenges that can occur in everyday care.

The police continue to examine the exact circumstances of the fall. Details from the investigation could provide insightful information on how such a situation can be prevented in the future. In the meantime, it remains to be hoped for the relatives of the injured person that he will recover quickly and that the necessary medical measures will be successful. Further information on this incident can here can be read here.