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Munich senior rescued after days trapped by tapping SOS in Morse code

An alert neighbor’s recognition of the SOS Morse code knocks prompted a police response, resulting in the senior’s rescue.

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Overview

  • The 79-year-old had been immobilized in his Giesing apartment since Monday, June 2, following a medical incident.
  • He tapped out the international SOS signal in Morse code through his apartment walls to attract attention.
  • On Wednesday night, a neighbor heard the rhythmic knocks, prompting a call to the Polizeipräsidium München.
  • Police and firefighters gained access through a window to reach the trapped man, freeing him.
  • Emergency medical teams treated the senior on site before he was transported to a hospital for further care.