Changwon-si Galmoesan Missing Child Rescue 'Righteous Heroes' Couple Awarded Plaque of Appreciation

Mayor Heo Seong-mu of Changwon City presented a plaque of appreciation to the couple who rescued a missing child on Galmoesan Mountain.

[Asia Economy Yeongnam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Park Saeyan] Changwon City, Gyeongnam, presented a plaque of appreciation on the 26th to the couple who rescued a missing child on Galmoesan Mountain.

They awarded and expressed gratitude to the 'righteous heroes' Jang Seyoung and Na Jeomsim, who saved a precious life in a critical situation on the 14th.

Earlier, around 6 p.m. on the 13th, 3-year-old Park went missing near Galmoesan Mountain, and a disaster alert message stating 'Searching for a missing 3-year-old child' was sent out.

Upon receiving the alert, villagers, officials, police, and fire authorities mobilized all resources including search dogs and drones to conduct an overnight search but were unable to find the child.

The next morning, 14 hours after Park went missing, the missing child came into the sight of the couple Jang Seyoung and his wife while they were inspecting Galmoesan Mountain.

This was less than an hour after a disaster message was sent to citizens stating that the child was still being searched for in the morning.

Mayor Heo Seongmu said, "On the day of the disappearance, all citizens earnestly hoped to find the child, and all residents of Hoeseong-dong worked together with one heart, resulting in a miracle. I hope the two who found the child will accept this plaque of appreciation on behalf of the villagers," expressing his gratitude.

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