He was world champion, won three world cup races and was on stage 14 times: ex-ESV star Manfred “Manni” is one of the serious storms of the heavy weather on Monday evening in Tyrolean Gschnitz. Since then, the birthplace of the two -time is family man in emergency – cleaning up there is still in full swing.
Pranger was not at home on Monday evening when the end of the world in his home community. Cloud bruch – heavy rain, hail. Mura leaves, floods! The storm took a trail of destruction by the small city Dessitz around 460-soul.
Not at home, but still there
And yet the former Slalom ACE-HIJ won gold during the Alpine World Ski World Cup 2009 in Val-d’isère in a certain sense. Via video telephony with his wife. The shock was huge.
The family’s house was largely spared – only a garage that is about 200 meters away was destroyed, the cars parked in it.
Others in the village, on the other hand, got much worse. “I am not important at all. It is important, and that is the only thing that matters that the cohesion in the city is huge everywhere in the valley. Others offer the helpers of food and drink.
Great respect for all helpers
Pranger, who had a total of three wins and 14 podium places at 122 World Cup, also finds praise for all emergency services. “Fire Brigade, the army and the like – what they all do is great. They are the greatest respect and gratitude.”
Cleaning up work is in full swing
After the devastating storm and civil protection alarm on Monday evening, cleaning up on Wednesday continues to run at full speed. Since the early hours of the morning, the countless helpers have also been supported by 50 soldiers of the federal army. The army will be on site on Sunday and tackle it. In addition, a disaster train with 70 troops and 16 vehicles from 23 fire brigades will also be used on Wednesday.
Like a miracle there were no injuries
According to the current state of knowledge, around 20 houses were damaged according to the current state of knowledge – one of which was literally torn away. There were no injuries as if by a miracle. Tyrol’s best political supervision Anton Mattle (ÖVP), however, promised rapid help with funds from the Disaster Fund.
Source: Krone
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