Mountain Biker Rescued from River After Fall

Around 10:30 a.m., the mountain biker was riding the Erlaufschlucht trail. When crossing a root, the front wheel apparently slipped to the side, causing him to fall down a steep embankment into the heavily flowing Erlauf.

Injured Mountain Biker Taken to Hospital After Fall

According to the police, the man held onto a branch and made an emergency call. A firefighter and four officers from the Purgstall and Wieselburg police stations formed a human chain, according to the authorities, and rescued the man along with his bicycle from the water. The local was taken to the Scheibbs State Hospital.

(APA/Red)

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