Centing of a sailing boat ensures large -scale operation on the old Danube

Centing of a sailing boat ensures large -scale operation on the old Danube

On Thursday afternoon, an incident occurred on the Old Donau in Vienna, which resulted in a great commitment of fire brigade and emergency services. A sailboat capped at the Old Donau lido, which immediately mobilized forces after the concern came out whether people had fallen into the water.

The incident happened on October 17, when the Viennese professional fire brigade, police forces and rescue teams were alerted around 4:00 p.m. A reader reporter on site, Erich W., documented the situation and provided pictures that showed the dimensions of the mission.

rescue operation and search for possible victims

In the course of the missions, measures were taken to rule out any dangers. A spokesman for the fire brigade said that divers were also used to ensure that nobody was in the water. In addition, a police helicopter was used to support the search.

Despite these extensive measures, no one could be found at the beginning. The capsized boat was finally recovered by specialized forces, while the sailor only contacted the emergency services after a while. He finally gave the all -clear; It turned out that he was traveling alone and was able to save himself on the shore.

By the rapid action of the emergency services, the situation could be quickly brought under control without other people in danger. The quick intervention underlines the importance of coordination between different emergency services in such emergencies.

For more information about these events, See the current reporting on www.vienna.at .