Search operation in Waidhofen: Missing man found after hours!

Search operation in Waidhofen: Missing man found after hours!

A dramatic scenario developed on the evening of December 4th in Groß-Siegharts in the Waidhofen district when a 79-year-old man was reported missing. His wife alerted the police after her husband disappeared from their shared apartment at around 9 p.m. and did not return. A large-scale search operation was immediately initiated, involving numerous police units, including support staff from other inspections and police dogs.

Intensive investigations and the use of a drone ultimately led to success: At around 2:40 a.m., the emergency services discovered the man in an open garage near his home. He was apparently lying helpless on the ground after a fall and was already suffering from severe hypothermia. He was immediately handed over to the emergency services and transported to the hospital where he could receive medical care. Thanks to the rapid response of the police and the perfect coordination of the rescue measures, something worse was prevented. The police dogs also played a crucial role in locating the missing man My district reported.

Successful rescue operation

The search operation demonstrates the police's ability to react quickly and its extensive operational capabilities. This operational force, which was well prepared both technically and in terms of personnel, was able to carry out an effective search with the support of the latest technology, such as drones, which was ultimately successful. The 79-year-old is now under medical observation and can hope to recover soon thanks to the courageous measures taken by the police Hochhauser.