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Waiter saves 86-year-old from suffocating in Döblinger restaurant!
On November 15, 2025, a restaurant employee in Döbling saved the life of an 86-year-old woman who was in danger of suffocation.
Waiter saves 86-year-old from suffocating in Döblinger restaurant!
On Saturday afternoon, November 15, 2025, a dramatic incident occurred at Nussdorfer Platz in Vienna-Döbling. At a local restaurant, an 86-year-old lady passed out after threatening to choke on her food. The emergency call was triggered at 2:15 p.m., which immediately resulted in a first responder alert. This meant that emergency services, police and fire departments responded immediately to the alarm. My district reports that the situation was serious, but the quick intervention of a restaurant employee was crucial.
Thanks to the practiced grip, also known as the Heimlich grip, the employee was able to save the lady's life. Shortly before the emergency services arrived, the woman had a stable pulse again and was able to breathe on her own. The final challenge was to remove the leftover food from her throat, which the rescue workers then took over.
A role model in critical situations
Such incidents are always a serious matter, but they also demonstrate the value of quick action and good training. The employee who demonstrated his abilities in an emergency could serve as a role model for everyone else with his courageous intervention. This type of effort proves that in the catering industry not only serves, but lives can also be saved.
The rapid deployment and comprehensive coordination of the emergency services are further proof of the efficiency of Vienna's emergency systems. Thanks to the positive cooperation, the rescuers were on site in a very short time and were able to master the critical situation with professionalism.
In such moments we become painfully aware of how important it is to act quickly and prudently in critical situations. The events at Nussdorfer Platz should also remind us to show more commitment in first aid training. Many catering establishments are starting to train their employees in first aid, which is not only beneficial in the event of an emergency, but also increases the overall feeling of safety.
This incident should not be seen as an isolated case. There are many initiatives aimed at training the population in first aid in order to better deal with such critical situations in the future. The highly inclusive society that prevails in Vienna is another aspect that can show how important it is to be there for each other and to stand together in an emergency.