A Man in His 70s Trapped in Flooded River Rescued by Firefighters
![A firefighter is moving toward a person stranded in the swollen river. <br>[Photo by Changwon Fire Headquarters]](http://www.asiae.co.kr/news/img_view.htm?img=2023081010563436325_1691632594.jpg)
A firefighter is moving toward a person stranded in the swollen river.
[Photo by Changwon Fire Headquarters]
Amid heavy rain caused by Typhoon Khanun, a woman in her 70s was trapped in swollen river waters and rescued around 8:03 a.m. on the 10th in Naeseo-eup, Masanhwoe-gu, Changwon-si, Gyeongnam.
According to the Changwon Fire Headquarters, the woman became isolated at Gwangryeocheon while out for an early morning walk.
The fire authorities used rescue equipment to save the woman within about 30 minutes and helped her return home.
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A fire official urged, "Due to heavy rain from the typhoon, please avoid approaching rivers or streams."
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