74-year-old cyclists saved after hours of help in Erlangen!

74-year-old cyclists saved after hours of help in Erlangen!

A tragic incident recently occurred in the Erlangen-Höchstadt district, which demonstrates the importance of emergency measures and the cooperation of emergency services. On Thursday, July 4, 2025, a 74-year-old man fell around 4 p.m. on a land consolidation between Simmersdorf and Wachenroth. The senior was found in a difficult situation because he could no longer get up on his own and was dependent on help.

his desperate calls for help remained unanswered for several hours until a couple from Horbach heard noises around 11.30 p.m. about 700 meters away. The two were finally able to alert the Höchstadt police, who immediately looked for a helicopter and other search forces for the accident. Fortunately, the man was finally found and taken to a hospital where he received the help required. Details on his current state of health have not yet been known.

The willingness of the rescue workers

The incident has moved many residents and helpers deeply and illustrates the need for well -prepared rescue units in our region. It was not until October 2022 in the district of Erlangen-Höchstadt a comprehensive exercise framework exercise, in which around 240 members of the fire brigade, the emergency services and the technical relief organization (THW) took part. This exercise, which simulated the reaction to severe storms, comprised about 400 missions and was devoted to the protection of the population. The local head of operations, district fire inspector Stefan Brunner, coordinated the activated forces and took care of the operational leadership.

Such exercises are essential because they ensure that quick and efficient help can be provided in an emergency. The alarmed units worked closely together and use modern digital aids for real -time coordination, which is of enormous importance in crisis situations. These measures are part of the critical infrastructure, which according to Federal Office and Disaster relief not only ensure the protection of the emergency services, but also the safety of the population.

• STACH frame exercise Highlights:
• 240 forces used
• simulated 400 missions
• local operations management by district fire inspector
• Use of an electronic position card

movement in the region requires flexibility and quick action. Voluntary organizations such as the THW and the voluntary fire departments are of crucial importance here. You not only have organized the emergency exercises independently, but also ensure that all forces can react effectively in the event of unforeseen events, such as the fall of the cyclist. In an increasingly hectic world, the protection of critical infrastructures remains one of the most urgent tasks that our community combines.

How well you can work together in an emergency was shown again. Although the crashed cyclist was in need for several hours, the willingness to help and the meeting of the different emergency services has set a hopeful sign. Every effort, no matter how small or large it may be, counts and shows that the well-being of people in the Erlangen-Höchstadt district is the top priority.