Grieskirchen: Not stolen minibus of the sports club!

Grieskirchen: Not stolen minibus of the sports club!

in Grieskirchen, a Facebook post about the alleged theft of a small bus from a local sports club caused excitement. In the article, the association expressed that the bus had been stolen, which caused many concerned reactions, in particular from the approximately 220 young athletes who rely on transport. The situation seemed critical and the concern for the lost vehicles floated over the club.

However, only a few hours after the alarming message, the reality turned out to be a lucky coincidence: the bus was not stolen, but was only in the workshop for repair. This surprise clarified the situation and prevented the vehicle from being considered missing for a long time. The matter was officially referred to as the "communication range". Without the alarming post, the misunderstanding would have grown even further and the vehicle might have been viewed longer than necessary.

a misunderstanding on social media

The spread of information about social media can be of great advantage both. In this case, the quick sharing of news leading to great concern in the community, although the real situation quickly clarified. Today it is important to be patient in such matters and to check facts before panic reactions are triggered.

The responsible persons of the sports club made this episode aware of how significantly clear communication is. This could lead to similar misunderstandings in the future. With the growing use of social networks, it is an advantage to develop communication strategies that offer members and the public a clear and precise transfer of information. Further details on this incident can in a report on www.tips.at