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Helicopter dismount goes awry, resulting in a soldier's misfortune

Military mishap transpired during drills at a Bundeswehr base in the Eifel region. The affected soldier is currently receiving treatment in a hospital.

Helicopter dismount ended in soldier's fall
Helicopter dismount ended in soldier's fall

Helicopter dismount goes awry, resulting in a soldier's misfortune

Soldier Injured During Helicopter Exercise at Bundeswehr Base in Daun

A soldier was injured during an open house exercise at the Bundeswehr base in Daun, Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany. The incident occurred while the soldier was abseiling from a helicopter during the exercise above the sports field of the barracks.

According to the army spokesperson, the soldier slipped and lost his grip during the fall from several meters in height. Despite the fall, the soldier was responsive, the spokesperson confirmed. The soldier was subsequently taken to the hospital for treatment, but no further information about the soldier's condition has been provided.

The open house event celebrated the 60th anniversary of the Bundeswehr base in Daun. The incident has raised concerns about the safety of such exercises during public events. However, the army spokesperson emphasized that such incidents are rare and that the necessary safety measures were in place.

The name of the soldier who fell during the rappel exercise has not been disclosed in the available reports. The army is currently investigating the incident to determine the cause and to ensure that similar incidents do not occur in the future.

This unfortunate incident serves as a reminder of the risks involved in military exercises and the importance of safety measures during such events. Our thoughts are with the soldier and their family during this difficult time.

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