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17-year-old wakes up from coma after taking drugs – investigations underway!
17-year-old wakes up from a coma after a drug overdose in Simmering. Police are investigating the circumstances of the incident and possible offenses.
17-year-old wakes up from coma after taking drugs – investigations underway!
On Sunday evening, a 17-year-old was found unconscious in an apartment in Simmering after her parents reported her missing. The emergency services were alerted and carried out resuscitation on site and took the young person to the Vienna General Hospital in critical condition. According to the initial information from MeinBezirk, the young woman showed “significant intoxication” from drugs.
After several days in artificial deep sleep, the 17-year-old woke up on Wednesday and her condition stabilized. This gives hope after a deep fall that took place against a dramatic backdrop. Four men between the ages of 21 and 35 were crowded in the apartment at the time of her collapse. They stated that they had only offered the young person a place to sleep.
Investigations are ongoing
The police are currently investigating in all directions and are not ruling out a possible sexual offense. We are eagerly waiting to see whether the patient will soon be able to be interviewed in order to shed light on the incident. No arrests have been made so far and the suspects are at large. The investigation will also examine in detail the voluntary nature of their stay and their drug consumption.
The issue of drugs is highly topical throughout Austria and Europe. This is also shown by the current DBDD annual report, which provides a comprehensive overview of developments in the area of illegal drugs. The report addresses topics such as prevention, treatment and harm reduction and provides key metrics on the prevalence and consequences of drugs.
The dramatic events in Simmering reflect the increasing challenge that dealing with drugs represents in our society. Parents and teens should be especially vigilant about the dangers associated with drug use.
The expected next steps in solving the case will be followed with interest. The investigators are faced with a delicate task because the circumstances are still unclear. A society-wide discourse about help and prevention could not only benefit those affected, but also the community.
In the hope of the young woman's full recovery, the question remains: How much protection do we offer our young people in a world that is often not as safe as it may seem?