17-year-old wakes up from coma – four men suspected of rape!

17-year-old wakes up from coma – four men suspected of rape!

In Vienna there are currently serious investigations into a serious incident that occurred over a week ago. On Wednesday, June 25, 2025, a 17-year-old woke up from a coma after she was found motionless and seriously injured in an apartment in Vienna-Simmering. The young people, who also showed signs of drug intoxication, are being treated at the Vienna General Hospital. Fortunately, her condition is stable and she is no longer in artificial deep sleep. There is no danger to life, even if the circumstances of her injury remain unclear, as Puls24 reports.

The police investigation is focusing on four men, all of Syrian origin, between the ages of 21 and 35, who were suspected of rape. These men met the young people “on the street in Simmering” and then offered a place to sleep, but denied any sexual activity. They were listed as suspects but are not in custody. According to investigators, rescue was called after one of the men noticed the 17-year-old's apparent drug intoxication. It is still unclear whether the girl's injuries are related to an attack. Trace evaluations and examinations of the confiscated cell phones are underway to shed light on the matter, as Vienna.at reports.

The current status of the investigation

The police have launched an extensive investigation into this case. The four men, who live in a shared apartment on Geiselbergstrasse, have been cooperative in their behavior so far. However, the 17-year-old's fate remains uncertain as she is unable to remember the events. “Could this be due to trauma or drug intoxication?” Many observers ask themselves. This uncertainty raises questions about the support and protection of young people, particularly those living in socially disadvantaged circumstances.

According to the Federal Ministry of Youth Affairs, there are various strategies for preventing child and youth crime. The goal is to protect young people and prevent such incidents through education and targeted programs. The question that now arises is how issues such as drug abuse and violence within youth society should be dealt with in the future. Collaboration between child and youth welfare services, the police and schools is considered particularly important in order to successfully implement preventative measures such as: [BMFSFJ].

Overall, it remains to be seen how the situation will develop further. The public is particularly focused on the well-being of the 17-year-old and the legal consequences for the suspects. A case that shows that there is something quite bubbling on the surface and represents a serious and challenging situation for everyone involved.