New Year's Eve escalated: 70-year-old after a dispute in the hospital

New Year's Eve escalated: 70-year-old after a dispute in the hospital

During New Year's Eve, there was a violent argument around midnight near a managed refuge on Torrener Joch. A 70-year-old German citizen was injured in the facial area. The incident, which happened in the context of a dispute between the man and a 31-year-old Austrian, ended in the hospital for the older gentleman after being brought there by rescue helicopter, like meinbezirk.at reported.

The police have already started an investigation into the 31-year-old, who is considered the cause of the incident. The injuries of the 70-year-old were classified as an indefinite degree, but the quick medical intervention by the emergency helicopter was decisive for his further recovery.

This incident raises questions about security in leisure areas, especially during the holidays, when people often celebrate in a sociable group. Unfortunately, such arguments are not the first of their kind and underline the need for de -escalation strategies in public areas to prevent comparable incidents in the future.