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Five-year-old boy from Dresden missing after riding the tram!
A five-year-old boy from Gorbitz in Dresden went missing, but was safely returned to his family in the evening.
Five-year-old boy from Dresden missing after riding the tram!
On Monday, August 12, 2025, a little boy made a name for himself in Dresden-Gorbitz. The five-year-old boy got on a tram on line 7 towards Weixdorf at around 1 p.m. at the Amalie-Dietrich-Platz stop. Until the evening, however, it remained unclear where exactly the boy was. Luckily, around 8 p.m., a tram driver and a passenger reported that they had discovered the boy traveling alone at the last stop. They promptly informed the police, who took care of the child.
The boy was safely placed in the care of a relative and officers found the family safe and sound at home. This worrying situation shows how quickly children can find themselves in critical situations when they travel alone. The example of the boy from Gorbitz is a powerful example of how important it is for children to know basic safety measures while moving outside of their usual environment.
Child safety is on everyone’s lips
The Missing Children Initiative focuses heavily on child safety and emphasizes the importance of teaching children how to behave in critical moments. Children should learn that they should ignore strangers and maintain a safe distance to avoid potential dangers. It is also essential not to reveal any personal information. If you feel threatened, you should call loudly for help and move to busy areas - a simple step that can save your life in an emergency.
In the event of uncertainty or threat, children should also know that shops, banks or police stations are safe places to seek help. The emergency numbers, such as the police on 110 or the Euro emergency number 112, should also be firmly anchored in your memory. Parents are recommended to have regular discussions with their children about these measures in order to prepare them well in the event of an emergency.
Help for overwhelmed families
Another important aspect of child protection is support for overwhelmed parents. In Frankfurt am Main, the youth and social welfare office provides a free service number that can be reached from Monday to Friday and on weekends. This number, 0800 – 20 10 111, offers information and advice on child protection and is a valuable resource for parents in crisis or with questions.
Given the current events, it is urgent that we all work together to ensure the safety of our children. Through education and preventative measures, we can prevent children from ending up in situations similar to the little boy from Dresden. The responsibility lies not only with parents, but also with society as a whole to protect children and give them the tools they need to navigate the world safely.
The points and strategies mentioned are the foundation on which child safety is based. A child-friendly environment in which each other is looked after is a goal that we should all pursue.
For further information about child safety and preventive measures, interested parents can contact the Initiative for Missing Children or visit the child protection website from Frankfurt. In emergencies, you should always contact the police at 110.