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Baby disappeared: Police launch a major search in the Favoriten clinic
In Vienna, a newborn baby was apparently kidnapped from the Favoriten clinic. The police are intensively searching for the baby and securing the hospital premises. Details remain unclear.
Baby disappeared: Police launch a major search in the Favoriten clinic
On Thursday, police were called to an alarming incident at the Favoriten Clinic in Vienna when a newborn went missing from the neonatal ward. The mother of the one-week-old child discovered that her baby had not returned after briefly leaving the room. An attentive nurse immediately informed the mother, who immediately called the police.
The police's immediate response enabled a large contingent to arrive on site, sealing off the entire hospital and systematically searching for the missing child. Exiting vehicles were also checked to ensure that the baby was not smuggled out of the hospital. The situation remained tense until the afternoon as there was no clue as to how the baby could have disappeared. Completion of the search measures was not in sight at the time of reporting.
Questions about security and access control
Although the possibility of kidnapping cannot be ruled out, there is currently no solid evidence of this. The parents received support from psychologists within the hospital while police conducted interviews with relatives. The exact method by which the baby may have slipped away remains a mystery.
In an official statement from the Vienna Health Association (WIGEV) it was emphasized that there is no open access to the neonatology ward. To get in, visitors must ring an intercom and prove they have permission to enter. These safety precautions are intended to ensure that such an incident cannot happen carelessly.
While the search for the newborn is now being expanded to the entire city, the police are warning against entering the clinic. The security authorities explained that there is no acute danger to people in the hospital. However, it remains to be seen how the case will develop and what new information could help clarify what happened. Further details on developments in this disturbing matter can be found at www.kleinezeitung.at be read.