"Soju and briquettes? Delivery worker's intuition saved a life"

Careful Observation of Ordered Items and Quick Thinking
Fire Authorities Urge, "Do Not Hesitate to Report"

A delivery driver saved a person's life by reporting a customer who requested 'bungeotan' (charcoal briquettes) for delivery.

According to Yonhap News on the 14th, Kang Sun-ho (35), who does quick deliveries around Nohyeong-dong, Jeju City, received an order from a customer named A on the 19th of last month. The order included 200g of samgyeopsal (pork belly), one bottle of soju, one butane gas canister, a pack of paper cups, and also one 'bungeotan' (charcoal briquette).

While delivering the items to A's officetel, Kang noticed that A looked unwell. Although he completed the delivery, Kang remained concerned about A's pale complexion and the fact that A had ordered bungeotan. Eventually, he decided to report the situation to 112 just in case.

A delivery driver is making a delivery. The photo is not directly related to the article content. / Photo by Yonhap News

The police who received the report, along with the Jeju Fire Station Nohyeong 119 Center paramedics, visited A's residence. Despite knocking several times, there was no response. The firefighters forcibly opened the door and found A unconscious inside due to carbon monoxide poisoning from the bungeotan. After providing emergency treatment, they transported A to a hospital in Jeju City.

Thanks to the prompt action, A has completed treatment and returned to their family. It was reported that A has improved enough to resume normal daily life.

Yang In-seok, chief of Jeju Fire Station, said, "Reporting on behalf of others saved a precious life," and urged, "If you suspect an accident such as a fire or emergency, do not hesitate to call 119."

Jeju Fire Department Nohyeong 119 Center Rescue Team Rescued a Patient with Gas Poisoning from Lightning Charcoal on the 19th of Last Month / Photo by Yonhap News

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