BUTTERWORTH: The heroic act of an off-duty fireman helped save the lifetime of a woman who wished to throw herself off of Penang Bridge on Saturday (May 21).
State Fire and Rescue Department spokesperson stated the division obtained a name from the general public informing them in regards to the incident that occurred at KM3.4 island certain at about 3.35pm.
“A staff of firemen arrived on the scene and noticed the sufferer already being rescued by an off-duty fireman who occurred to be on the scene in the course of the incident,” he stated in an announcement on Saturday (May 21).
The spokesperson stated the 43-year-old sufferer then was handed over to police for additional motion.
The operation ended at about 4.25pm.
In a video clip that has been viral in social media, the woman may be seen standing on the ledge of the bridge with some passers-by attempting to steer her to not soar.
Suddenly, out of nowhere, a person together with his bike helmet nonetheless on grabbed the woman from behind.
Other passers-by additionally got here to assist by helping the person to dam the woman from trying to leap once more.
Those struggling from psychological well being points or considering suicide can attain out to the Mental Health Psychosocial Support Service (03-2935 9935/ 014-322 3392); Talian Kasih (15999/ 019-261 5999 on WhatsApp); Jakim’s (Department of Islamic Development Malaysia) household, social and group care centre (0111-959 8214 on WhatsApp); and Befrienders Kuala Lumpur (03-7627 2929 or go to the Befriendersfor a full record of numbers nationwide and working hours, or e-mail [email protected]).
