Overview
- The incident occurred at 19:59 as a rescue helicopter from Giessen was on final approach to the hospital’s external landing pad.
- The crew reported at least one bright signal, and police say two flares were likely fired from the area behind the Agip gas station between Adalbert‑Stifter‑Straße and Schillerstraße.
- Officers launched immediate searches and inspected the aircraft, finding no damage before it resumed service and returned to Giessen.
- No suspects have been identified, and investigators have not determined whether the aircraft was intentionally targeted.
- Witnesses are urged to contact Polizeipräsidium Fulda at 0661‑1050 with any information or suspicious observations.