Search operation in Groß-Siegharts: missing 79-year-old found in garage!

Search operation in Groß-Siegharts: missing 79-year-old found in garage!

In Groß-Siegharts in the Waidhofen an der Thaya district, the night of Thursday, December 5th, became the scene of a dramatic event. A 79-year-old man was reported missing by his wife after he left their apartment around 9 p.m. After the family informed the police at around 11:45 p.m., a major search operation was immediately launched. Police inspectors from Groß-Siegharts, Raabs, Waidhofen/Thaya and Allentsteig, supported by police dogs and a drone, searched tirelessly for the senior citizen.

Successful rescue after hours

Several hours later, at 2:40 a.m., the man was finally discovered in an open garage near his home address. He was apparently helpless on the ground after a fall and was severely hypothermic. According to information from the Lower Austria State Police Directorate, he was immediately handed over to the emergency services and taken to a hospital where he received medical care. This also confirmed meinkreis.at, who praised the police's quick and coordinated response, which was crucial to the man's timely rescue. This intensive and well-organized search was a positive example of cooperation between different police departments and the use of modern technologies such as drones.

The affected woman was relieved that her husband was found safe and sound. Police emphasized the importance of acting quickly in such critical situations and effectively using available resources to save lives. The incident reminds us of the challenges that come with aging and health issues and the need to be vigilant in the community.