Gyeonggi-do 119 Citizen Water Rescue Team Saves Resident and Pet Dog Swept Away by Rapid Current

[Asia Economy (Suwon) = Reporter Lee Young-gyu] The Gyeonggi-do 119 Citizen Water Rescue Team has become a hot topic for rescuing a resident and their pet dog who were swept away by a rapid current.

According to the Gyeonggi-do Fire and Disaster Headquarters, on the afternoon of the 3rd at around 4:27 PM, resident A (in their 40s) in Yongmun-myeon, Yangpyeong-gun, was playing gongginori when their pet dog fell into the water. While trying to save the dog, both were swept away by the rapid current near Yongsogyo Bridge. At that moment, the 119 Citizen Water Rescue Team from Yangpyeong Fire Station, who were patrolling the area, witnessed the incident and immediately began rescue operations.

Rescue team members, including No Jong-nam, head of the Maryong Male Volunteer Fire Brigade, used a throw bag (a rescue rope for throwing) and a lifebuoy to pull A and the dog out of the water and successfully moved them to a safe area under the bridge.

Subsequently, Yangpyeong Fire Station personnel used a stretcher and crane to lift them up. Fortunately, both A and the dog were handed over to the dispatched 119 ambulance team without serious injuries.

This was a close call that could have resulted in a major casualty if the 119 Citizen Water Rescue Team had not discovered them during their patrol.

On that day, the 119 Citizen Water Rescue Team stationed at Yongmun Stream was patrolling in preparation for possible accidents due to heavy rain.

Go Young-ju, chief of Yangpyeong Fire Station, said, "Thanks to the quick actions of the team members, we were able to prevent a fatal accident," and added, "We will continue to do our best along with fire officials and the 119 Citizen Water Rescue Team to ensure the safety of summer vacationers."

The Gyeonggi Fire Headquarters is operating the 119 Citizen Water Rescue Team at 26 high-risk water play areas such as rivers and valleys throughout the province until the end of this month.

This content was produced with the assistance of AI translation services.