Missed 65-year-old in Schwaikheim: helicopter use is running!

Missed 65-year-old in Schwaikheim: helicopter use is running!

Gmünd, Deutschland - On May 30, 2025, a 65-year-old woman was missing in Schwaikheim. A large -scale search for the senior citizen has been running since 11:00 a.m. To support the search, a helicopter was used that was active between 00:25 and 01:16. During this time, the team not only works out of air, but also rely on the expertise of emergency dogs. By the time of this message, however, the missing woman remained unnecessary, which increases the worries about her well -being. There is a possibility that it is in a helpless location, which increases the urgency of the search.

The missing woman has blonde hair, is about 170 cm tall and of slim stature. The search extends over difficult terrain, which makes the use of the helicopter essential. [TAG24] (https://www.tag24.de/justiz/polizei/hubraubaufe operation) reports that helicopter operations are an important part of the emergency and emergency services. These flying rescuers enable quick help and security in critical situations - but in mountain rescue, in traffic accidents or to support police operations.

traffic accidents in the region

On Friday afternoon, there was also an incident in Remshalden-Radstetten, in which a car grazed a cyclist. The 39-year-old cyclist fell and injured himself slightly. The driver of the car left the scene of the accident unauthorized, which could result in a criminal investigation. Such incidents warn for caution in traffic and show how important it is to be attentive and pay attention to other road users.

The use of helicopters in air rescue has increased steadily in recent years. The ADAC Luftrettung gGmbH alone moved out 51,347 missions in 2023, which means more than 140 rescue flights per day. Even if there was a first decline in the operations, the number shows how much is set to air rescue in an emergency. The missions range from injuries to accidents to cardiovascular emergencies. Helicopters are not only fast, but also in urban and difficult to access rural areas.

The use of rescue helicopters is considered indispensable by ADAC in order to be able to help quickly and efficiently. The flight time is around 30 minutes on average, and modern night vision devices are used at dusk or night to reach patients even during critical times. This illustrates how important air rescue is for the safety of the population.