Suche
Mein Konto
Hikers alert the fire department: Toxic substance discovered in Schmiedefeld!
Hikers discover toxic substance in Schmiedefeld. Fire brigade and police secure buckets; Origin unclear.
Hikers alert the fire department: Toxic substance discovered in Schmiedefeld!
On Sunday, June 15th, four hikers discovered something frightening in a refuge called “Alte Tränke” in the forest area near Schmiedefeld. They found two buckets marked as poisonous. They immediately sensed danger and immediately alerted the police and fire department. The incident caused 27 forces from Schmiedefeld, Vesser and the Suhl professional fire department to be deployed quickly. Thuringia24 reported that the buckets were clearly labeled and had apparently only been placed there in the last few days.
However, knowing full well that the liquid in the buckets had not leaked, the risk was taken very seriously. Dennis Kummer, head of the Suhl fire department, explained that the emergency services recovered the buckets in protective suits and prepared them for safe disposal. The toxic substance should be handed over to a specialist waste disposal company. South Thuringia added that the police officers on site began investigating the origin of the hazardous substances.
Rescue workers in constant use
Luckily, the four hikers remained uninjured during this exciting adventure, and the entire operation lasted around two hours. However, it is still unclear exactly how the two buckets with the toxic substance were there. The investigation is in full swing and the tension remains palpable in the small forest near Schmiedefeld.
Incidents like this highlight the importance of being aware of potential dangers when outdoors. An outdoor first aid course like this Forest Bathing Academy offers can be worth its weight in gold here. The course not only covers accident prevention and risk minimization, but also provides valuable information on how to behave correctly in emergency situations. It is important for experienced outdoor course instructors to be prepared, as the supply of classic materials in the forest can often be limited.
In order to avoid future incidents like this, there is no question that good preparation and knowledge of risks in the forest are crucial. The current situation in Schmiedefeld underlines the need to be vigilant and take responsibility - whether on hikes or other outdoor activities.