Five year old in Leipheim missed: drama at campsite ends glüklich

Five year old in Leipheim missed: drama at campsite ends glüklich

On Wednesday evening, a five -year -old girl was missing by a campsite in Leipheim, in the district of Günzburg. Together with her eight -year -old brother, she had lost sight of the time while playing and did not return. After two hours of desperate search, the parents saw no other way out than the police alert. This reacted immediately and started an extensive search.

like Merkur were reported, including one, including one Police helicopter. The search was supported by the fire brigade and rescue dog squadron. Particular attention was paid to the adjacent waters, where helpers from the German Life Rescue Society (DLRG) and water watch were looking for the child. For hours, the emergency services searched almost every angle of the environment.

a pleasant end after a sleepless night

The intensive night search was successful. The girl was discovered around half past two in the morning. She had slept in a trench next to a dirt road, not far from the campsite. As the Tagesspiegel Police. The child was tired, but luckily unharmed and was soon able to return to the arms of her concerned parents.

Massage cases, like this, are not uncommon in Germany. According to the Federal Criminal Police Office (BKA), around 9.420 missing cases in Germany were registered. Children are often particularly affected. Around 18,100 children were missing in 2024, with 96.7% of the cases cleared up by the end of the year.

The fact that the little girl is intact after this frightening but ultimately happy episode leaves everyone present. This situation once again shows how important it is to be attentive and careful when children play and move in unknown environments. The officials and helpers on site have prevented worse things through their fast and coordinated use and can be called hero: inside the day.