Rescue at the Last Second: Boy Drifted Lifeless in Vienna's Danube Canal

A man who was nearby with a boat was able to pull the lifeless boy out of the water and began resuscitation measures before the emergency services arrived. The Vienna professional rescue service took over the emergency medical care of the four-year-old child, who was severely hypothermic. Fortunately, his condition stabilized quickly in the hospital.

According to the police, the child was still in the hospital on Friday. He was in shock after the incident but was responsive again and able to state his first name.

Four-Year-Old Found Unconscious in Vienna's Danube Canal, Mother Reported

Due to the lack of German language skills, the police's search for the parents proved difficult. It was not until around 9:00 PM that they reported to a police station in Vienna-Brigittenau, as they were missing their child. They stated that the mother was walking with the child and could no longer find the four-year-old. Initially, they claimed the son had been missing for only two hours. When the officers said the son had been found at noon, the parents reportedly said they had been searching for their child and were agitated.

The 42-year-old mother (nationality unclear) was reported because the four-year-old was in her care at the time of the incident. According to the police, the father was listed as a witness. Additionally, the Child and Youth Welfare Service (MA 11) of the City of Vienna was informed about the incident.

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