Search Operation in Lower Austria: Woman with Dementia Found in Bushes

A large-scale search operation for an 83-year-old woman was successfully conducted on Tuesday evening in Pressbaum (district of St. Pölten). The woman, who suffers from dementia, was considered missing after leaving a nursing home in the town. According to the authorities, the pensioner was found in dense undergrowth near the facility. The 83-year-old remained uninjured.

Police Deploy Drones and Helicopter

Around 4:00 PM, the woman left the nursing home on foot. After the report of her disappearance, a search operation was launched, during which police deployed service dog units, drones, and helicopters. The fire department and rescue services were also dispatched. The 83-year-old was ultimately spotted around 11:30 PM with the help of the helicopter "Libelle Alpha".

(APA/Red)

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