Yeosu Fire Station, "Heartwarming Story of Mountain Rescue for Heat Exhaustion Patient Amid Heatwave" Trending

I Felt Grateful for the Dedicated Appearance of the Rescue Team Member

[Yeosu=Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Sim Kyung-taek] A thank-you message for the Yeosu Fire Station Sora Center and rescue team staff has been posted on the Jeonnam Fire Headquarters website's 'Let's Praise' section, drawing attention.

According to Yeosu Fire Station in Jeonnam, the employees who received the thank-you message are Kim Kyung-beom, Lee Do-wa, Kim Ji-geon, Kim Ho-young, Choi Baek, Jeong Bong-jun from Sora 119 Safety Center, and Kim Kyung-bin, Jang Kwon-young, Choi Sang-hyun from the 119 Rescue Team.

The post's author, Mr. Lee, reported to 119 on the 7th after getting lost and showing signs of exhaustion while trying to find his way on Mount Suam in Yeosu.

The firefighters who received the dispatch order found the person in need after about 1 hour and 30 minutes, provided hydration and emergency treatment, and safely descended the mountain.

Mr. Lee said, “I felt grateful for the sincere attitude of the rescue team members who made a walking stick for me on the way down, pushed me uphill, and held my belt going downhill,” adding, “I sincerely thank the rescue team members who cared for and worried about me throughout the descent without letting me feel any discomfort.”

Chief Kim Chang-soo said, “When hiking in the heatwave, you should frequently hydrate and rest, and use designated hiking trails,” and added, “In case of an emergency, please check the national location number signs along the hiking trail to identify your location and report to 119.”

He also expressed gratitude to the staff working hard in the field during the heatwave and encouraged them to continue doing their best as representatives of Yeosu Fire Station without holding back praise.

Yeosu=Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Sim Kyung-taek simkt7@asiae.co.kr

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