Suncheon City Hall Judo Team's Yang Seo-woo, Shining First-Class Good Deeds

Vacationer Swept Away by Waves Rescued at Taean Mallipo Beach

Yang Seo-woo, a judo athlete from Suncheon City Hall in Jeollanam-do, delivered warmth by rescuing a vacationer (male, 78 years old) who was swept away by waves at Mallipo Beach in Taean on the 5th.

The rescued person was enjoying a summer vacation with his family when he was suddenly swept away by waves to a deep area where he could not touch the bottom due to a sudden rip current. While the family reported to 119 and anxiously awaited the rescue team, Yang Seo-woo, who witnessed the situation, risked her life and jumped into the sea to rescue the vacationer swept away by the waves.

Yang Seo-woo, Judo Team, Suncheon City Hall
Photo by Suncheon City

Yang’s good deed became known when the rescued person’s daughter called the Sports Industry Division on the 7th to express her gratitude.

The daughter of the rescued person said, “I sincerely thank you for jumping into the sea without hesitation in an emergency situation and saving my father. I will always support the athlete’s future,” expressing her gratitude.

According to her colleagues, Yang Seo-woo is often praised for not passing by when she sees someone in difficulty and helping as if it were her own matter.

Meanwhile, Yang Seo-woo belongs to Suncheon City Hall and participated as a national representative in the 2021 Tokyo Olympics. She is currently dedicating herself to training to achieve good results in various international and national competitions.

Reporter Heo Seon-sik, Honam Coverage Headquarters, Asia Economy hss79@asiae.co.kr

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