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Masked birdwatcher triggers police operation in Jerichower Land!
Police are looking for a masked man in Jerichower Land. 79-year-old birdwatcher caused confusion and misunderstandings.
Masked birdwatcher triggers police operation in Jerichower Land!
Last Saturday, a strange incident in Jerichower Land led to an extensive police operation. Witnesses had spotted a masked man on a dirt road between Möckern and Ladeburg and feared “the worst”. The police were immediately alerted and followed the tips of concerned citizens. What initially looked like a potential criminal case quickly turned out to be a harmless incident. The masked man turned out to be a 79-year-old amateur birdwatcher who had his face “generously covered” to protect his skin for health reasons, such as sueddeutsche.de reported.
In such situations, the police often deploy greater efforts to quickly identify potential dangers and protect the public. Despite the unpleasant start, no serious incident occurred and the birdwatcher was able to continue his hobby activities.
Search operation for missing young man
Meanwhile, there was another worrying situation in Jerichow Land during the same period. A young man was reported missing on Friday. His relatives last saw him on Friday morning at his home address near Magdeburg. The family filed the missing person report shortly after 12 p.m. The police did not rule out that the young man was a danger to himself and immediately initiated extensive search measures.
Police forces, supported by a helicopter and tracking dogs, searched intensively for the missing man until the afternoon. The emergency services asked the public for help and called on witnesses to come forward. Fortunately, the young man was found during the search. He was picked up at the main train station in Helmstedt, Lower Saxony. According to tag24.de, the original report was created at 2:23 p.m. and updated at 5:17 p.m. when the positive news arrived.
The incident surrounding the masked person and the simultaneous report of the missing person show once again how important a quick police response is to identify potential risks and ensure the safety of citizens. The search for the missing young man in particular was a clear example of the dedicated work of the emergency services in Jerichower Land.