Overview
- The 32-year-old suffered carbon monoxide poisoning at his apartment in Schirnding on Thursday morning, November 6.
- Police, fire crews, and paramedics forced entry and found a very high CO concentration in the dwelling.
- Responders discovered the man unresponsive near a wood-burning stove and transported him to a hospital after on-site care.
- His condition was initially assessed as life-threatening, but he improved significantly and has been released from treatment.
- Investigators say improper operation of the Kaminofen likely caused the leak, and authorities urge the use of CO detectors for early warning.