Teen Awakens After Apartment Incident, Investigation Continues
Authorities Examine Possible Sexual Assault and Drug Involvement
A seventeen-year-old girl, discovered unconscious in a Vienna apartment, has regained consciousness following an induced coma. The police probe into the situation, involving four men, is ongoing, with suspicions of drug use and a possible sexual offense, creating a complex investigation.
Patient Wakes, Investigation Advances
The young woman, found unresponsive on Sunday evening within a Simmering residence, is now out of an artificial coma, according to the AKH Vienna, the hospital treating her. A hospital representative stated that she is stable, while further details remain undisclosed. The police have indicated “considerable intoxication” due to drugs may be involved, as well as a potential sexual offense.
“The patient is looked after intensive medicine in the AKH Vienna, is in stable condition and no longer in artificial deep sleep,”
— Hospital Spokeswoman
In Austria, there was a 10% increase in reported sexual assaults last year, reflecting a broader trend of heightened awareness and reporting (Austrian Justice Ministry, 2024).
The Incident Unfolds
Emergency responders successfully revived the young woman at the scene. The police are looking at the case, which has raised multiple concerns. The four men present in the apartment, aged 21 to 35, claimed they were merely providing the girl with a place to sleep. There have been no arrests made.
The investigation is focused on understanding the circumstances surrounding the young woman’s presence in the apartment and whether drug use was voluntary. Authorities have stated they will provide further updates if any significant developments arise.