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Rescue in minutes: Christoph 48” rescues in Neustrelitz!
Find out how the “Christoph 48” rescue helicopter handles emergencies in Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania and plans to receive support in Pampow near Schwerin.
Rescue in minutes: Christoph 48” rescues in Neustrelitz!
A look behind the scenes of air rescue reveals how life-saving operations take place in our region. Today, November 1st, 2025, the rescue helicopter “Christoph 48” has been ready for use in Neustrelitz since 6:30 a.m. Pilot Steffen Arnold-Batschke and his team were waiting to receive emergency calls. Their area of operation extends over 75 kilometers around Neustrelitz, including northern Germany to Flensburg, Osnabrück and Göttingen. So much movement in air rescue is not only exciting, but absolutely necessary.
The expected emergency call came at 4:14 p.m.: a demented woman from Möllenhagen was in danger of suffocating. The helicopter took off a minute later and traveled 18 kilometers as the crow flies to the site. The team reached the scene just eight minutes after the emergency call, at 4:22 p.m. Dr. Christoph Busjahn and his team found the patient who, fortunately, had already vomited and was now able to breathe again. In air rescue, every second counts - this time, quick action saved a life.
The versatility of air rescue
The impressive figures also prove that the “Christoph 48” plays an important role in air rescue: Since its founding, the helicopter has been used over 31,000 times and in total the ADAC air rescue has carried out over 1.3 million missions since 1970. 34% of the missions concern cardiovascular diseases, 23% accidents and 12% neurological emergencies. This shows how important rapid response from the air is to help people in acute emergency situations.
The team behind the helicopters is equally remarkable. In total, the crew usually consists of three pilots, five paramedics and 12 doctors. The technical equipment of the helicopters is state-of-the-art and includes, among other things, ventilators, infusion technology and bandages. Anyone who thinks that air rescue is just a helicopter flight is wrong - everything is there.
Planned expansion of air rescue
Social Minister Stefanie Drese plans to further expand air rescue in Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania. Stationing another Christoph helicopter in Pampow near Schwerin is under discussion. In an area where life and death are often decided by just minutes, this would be an important step towards improving medical care.
The crew was particularly challenged in the last few days after the deployment of “Christoph 48”. Another deployment included both chest pain and attempted suicide. Dr. Busjahn emphasizes the importance of the emergency doctor, who often acts as the last rescuer on site. In such moments, both bravery and technique are required, and the team always shows a good hand.
In Germany, air rescue is organized by companies such as ADAC Luftrettung, which use modern helicopters such as the H135 and H145 from Airbus Helicopters. These helicopters are known for their maneuverability and range, and their current models have all the features that are crucial in urban operations.
Overall, today's day of operations by "Christoph 48" impressively shows how important air rescue is and that behind every flight there is the commitment of an entire team that is ready to help in any emergency. For patients, every minute often counts - and thanks to the experienced crews, you can hope that help will be there quickly.