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Boy, 11, Falls Seven Meters at Langenhennersdorf Rock Labyrinth, Airlifted to Dresden

Police have opened an inquiry, with rescue teams urging caution at the treacherous sandstone labyrinth.

Overview

  • The fall occurred around 16:00 on Saturday during a children's birthday outing in the Felsenlabyrinth Langenhennersdorf.
  • Another child witnessed the incident and alerted adults, who called the Bergwacht and emergency services.
  • Mountain rescue and DRK teams navigated difficult terrain to reach the boy, stabilize him and carry him to a landing zone.
  • Rescue helicopter Christoph 62 from Bautzen flew the patient to a Dresden clinic, and responders said he was conscious at the scene.
  • Police are examining how the fall happened, as DRK officials warn the site has a history of accidents and should not be treated like a playground.