Fake emergency call in Villach: 88 emergency services in alarm mode!

Fake emergency call in Villach: 88 emergency services in alarm mode!

A dramatic operation in Villach is causing a stir: On Sunday evening, the police were alerted because a person had allegedly jumped into the Drau. In response to this emergency call, 88 emergency services responded - including the fire department, water rescue and even a police helicopter. The search focused on the Stadtdraubrücke, where the missing person was believed to be. But after intensive checks, the call turned out to be presumably fake, which posed major challenges for the emergency services 5min.at reported.

The police were quickly able to determine that the cell phone used was registered to a 36-year-old woman from Villach. However, she had given her cell phone to a 15-year-old, notoriously erratic teenager. According to police, it is more than likely that the teenager made the emergency call to simulate the operation. This was reported around 7:30 p.m., but the search operation was called off after an hour because the situation turned out to be not as reported, also reported meinkreis.at.

The police emphasized the serious consequences of such fake emergency calls. They not only tie up valuable resources that could be needed elsewhere, but can also lead to high operational costs for those responsible. The investigation into the identity of the person calling and their intentions is in full swing, as there is still no definitive clarification about the background. The 15-year-old denied making the call and explained that she had given her cell phone to an unknown boy to make calls. The police will continue to examine whether and to what extent the costs for incorrect use can be imposed.