Overview

• The woman became separated from her neighbor while foraging near Niederkrossen in the Saalfeld-Rudolstadt district on Saturday.
• Police and fire services mounted a large-scale operation deploying a helicopter, drones and a scent-tracking dog.
• Rescuers located her a few kilometers away in Langenorla in the Saale-Orla district.
• She sustained minor injuries and was examined by a physician before being cleared to return home.
• Police said she was able to enjoy the mushrooms she had collected after the medical check.