Gwangyang Police Rescue Water Recreationist Swept Away by Rapid Current with Swift Action

[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Kim Chunsu] A water recreationist who was swept away about 30 meters by the swollen valley water due to heavy rain and stranded on a delta was rescued with the help of the police and fire department.

According to the Gwangyang Police Station in Jeonnam on the 4th, a father and son who were swept away by a rapid current and took refuge on a delta at Eochi Valley in Jinsang-myeon, Gwangyang-si, were rescued around 3 p.m. on the 2nd.

On that day, police officers from the Jinsang Police Substation, who received a report that "a person fell into the valley and is being swept away," immediately entered the water using life rings and ropes to carry out rescue operations.

Subsequently, the rescue operation was continued jointly with the 119 ambulance team that arrived later, and the father and son were safely rescued.

At the scene, Lieutenant Shin Jongho said, "It was a tense situation where a tragic accident could have occurred," and added, "Fortunately, the prompt rescue operation prevented major damage."

Meanwhile, the Gwangyang police are taking the lead in preventing summer water accidents and sex crimes by inspecting rescue equipment installed in the valley and illegal cameras in restrooms.

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