Under the influence, an 18-year-old youth lost balance and tumbled into Dornbirner Brook
In the early hours of Sunday morning, an incident unfolded in the picturesque town of Dornbirn, Austria. The events led to a dramatic rescue operation involving multiple services.
An 18-year-old man, who was inebriated, found himself in distress after falling into the local river. The exact cause of his fall remains unclear, but it is known that he lost his balance while leaning against a wall and plunged approximately six to seven meters into the water.
The incident occurred at around 3:30 AM in Schmelzhütterstraße. The young man sustained an injury on his head, although the nature of the injury was not specified further. Despite this, it is clear that the injury was not fatal, as the young man is still referred to as injured.
The rescue operation was a collaborative effort, with the emergency doctor, water rescue, and Dornbirn Fire Department, consisting of 20 personnel, all working together to save the young man. A turntable ladder was used to extract the injured man from the river.
Following the rescue, the young man was taken to Dornbirn Hospital for further treatment. Unfortunately, no information is available about who called the emergency rescue service at 3:30 AM on Sunday in Dornbirn.
This incident serves as a reminder of the importance of safety, especially when under the influence of alcohol. We hope for the young man's swift recovery. The police reported on the incident involving the 18-year-old man, but no further details have been provided at this time.
