When school starts again in the fall, Ben, Armin and Patrick have a lot to talk about. Because the three boys – 12 and 13 years old – have already experienced their big holiday adventure. And so it happened.
The police in Hadersdorf am Kamp, Krems district, received a dramatic emergency call almost two weeks ago: an 88-year-old from the neighboring town of Straß im Straßertale had not returned from his daily walk. A search for the dementia patient was immediately launched. A patrol followed the man’s usual route.
Interested in police operations
Three students noticed this. Ben, Armin and Patrick spoke to the police officers and were interested in their work. And when they heard about the current operation and were asked to keep their eyes open, the boys also eagerly went looking for the missing person.
Pensioner rescued
And indeed: the trio was able to find the pensioner under a bush in a vineyard and led the police to the exhausted man, who already lacked the strength to get up by himself. The 88-year-old was treated in time by paramedics and returned to his family.
Reception for young heroes
The rescue operation of the three young people was now honored at a reception at the police station in Hadersdorf am Kamp. State police commander Franz Popp and district commander Gerhard Pichler praised Ben, Armin and Patrick for their moral courage. Deputy district captain Christa Hammer was also impressed by the spontaneous commitment of the students. Everyone agreed: “You are young heroes!”
Source: Krone
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