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Dramatic forest rescue operation: man found after 10 hours!
A 36-year-old man was rescued in Göppingen after an emergency call in the forest after he was seriously injured and helpless.
Dramatic forest rescue operation: man found after 10 hours!
In recent days, several emergencies have kept emergency services busy, involving both dangerous situations and courageous rescue operations. Let's take a look at the events that not only affect our region, but also demonstrate a special human talent for organization.
A particularly dramatic incident occurred on Saturday, July 19, 2025. A 36-year-old man of Eastern European origin was rescued after ten hours of helpless situation in a forest near Süßen, in the Göppingen district. According to reports from the Göppingen mountain rescue service The man suffered serious injuries to his legs and back, the cause of which remained unclear. Despite his lack of language skills, he managed to call 911 several times, but communication proved extremely difficult.
The rescue workers reacted quickly because a cell phone location provided the crucial clue to locating the man. In addition to his desperate attempt to draw attention to himself with a fire, the helpers were quickly there. Fortunately, the fire was extinguished in time before anything major could happen. The injured man was finally transported to the ambulance in a vacuum mattress and taken to a nearby clinic for further treatment.
Rescue workers in constant use
The police in Schenkenzell reported another operation on Friday evening, June 21, 2025. An emergency call about a drunk driver led to the officers' intervention because the vehicle, a blue Opel Mokka, was driving unusually conspicuously on the B 294 between Schiltach and Schenkenzell. Witnesses came forward and gave the location of the vehicle, which was eventually discovered in a bus stop with the driver found asleep behind the wheel. An initial alcohol test showed a value above the permissible limit, so that the woman could hardly stand on her feet. Reports from the Schwarzwälder Bote ask injured road users to report to the police if they were endangered by the woman's driving style.
In both cases it once again shows how important the rapid response of emergency services and the police is. While a brave rescue operation saved the life of an injured man, another incident caused a stir and posed great risk on our roads. It is to be hoped that such incidents serve as a reminder to our readers to be mindful both in everyday life and to take the right steps in emergency situations.