Pensioner Got Lost in the Waldviertel

An 85-year-old woman got lost in a forest in Moorbad Harbach (Gmünd district) on Thursday. The pensioner from the Krems district, who is currently on a spa treatment, wanted to take a shortcut on her way back after shopping but lost her orientation. During a search involving a helicopter and dogs, the woman was discovered with the help of a drone in Sejby (Czech Republic). According to the police, the 85-year-old was dehydrated but uninjured.

Helicopter and Dogs in Action

The pensioner had shopped at a farm shop in Harbach on Thursday morning. When the police were informed of her disappearance around 1:00 PM, the officers reached the woman on her mobile phone. The 85-year-old reported that she was already completely exhausted and sitting in the middle of the forest. She did not know where she had gone or where she was. Initially, an employee of the spa facility and a police patrol tried to find her, but the Lower Austrian did not hear any honking or sirens. Relatives also participated in the search. Ultimately, a large operation was launched, involving the police with service dogs, the police helicopter "Libelle Alpha," several volunteer fire brigades, the Red Cross, and the rescue dog squad.

Woman Found in Czech Republic

Since the missing person's mobile phone was located in the Czech Republic, the search was continued in the neighboring country with the authorities' permission. Shortly before 7:30 PM, the 85-year-old was found in the forest with the help of a drone, the police announced in a statement on Friday.

(APA/Red)

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