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Drama in Oldenburg: Man jumps from skyscraper roof after 20 hours!
In Oldenburg there was a 20-hour police operation after a man jumped from the roof of a high-rise building. Rescue workers treated him for serious injuries.
Drama in Oldenburg: Man jumps from skyscraper roof after 20 hours!
A dramatic police operation took place in Oldenburg city center on Friday evening and lasted until Saturday afternoon. [nwzonline.de]. The police, fire brigade and rescue service were on duty for around 20 hours to defuse the situation.
The emergency services tried intensively to make contact with the man, who was in an exceptional psychological situation. But the 49-year-old repeatedly threatened to throw himself when emergency services approached. Several bangs were heard during this time, but there were never any shots fired. The course of the operation was followed closely by many passers-by, who followed the police's instructions regarding security measures in the area.
Serious fall and medical attention
At around 2:45 p.m. the irreparable incident occurred: the man jumped from the roof and seriously injured himself. Rescue workers immediately provided first aid and took him to a hospital. No information about his health could be provided on Sunday and it remains uncertain whether the man comes from Oldenburg.
There were significant traffic restrictions in the area surrounding the site. The street Am Stadtmuseum was closed between the Pferdemarkt and the traffic jam line, so that residents and passers-by had to take detours. In such a critical situation, however, it is reassuring to know that there was never any danger to the population. The police made this clear in a statement.
Suicide prevention as an important topic
The incident also raises questions about mental health. jade-weser-zeitung.de mentions the role of trained special forces who intervene in such crisis situations. This is reminiscent of the current studies on suicide prevention presented by deutschen-depressionshilfe.de. A promising intervention is the 4-level approach, which is considered effective in reducing suicide rates in society.
Especially in view of the psychological stress that has increased in recent years due to events such as the Covid-19 pandemic, it is essential to strengthen the community in suicide prevention. Developments in this area are crucial to providing support in emergencies and may potentially prevent similar tragedies in the future.
The events in Oldenburg call for vigilance and dialogue about mental health. living in our city, it becomes an urgent matter to face such challenges together.