Navy Special Warfare Unit Soldiers Save Life of Unconscious Citizen Who Collapsed

Stay Calm in Urgent Moments
Perform CPR and Request 119 Emergency Assistance

A heartwarming story of a naval non-commissioned officer who saved a citizen who lost consciousness and collapsed while dining at a barbecue restaurant in Miryang, Gyeongnam, has been revealed belatedly.

The protagonist of this story is Sergeant Major Seong Chi-deok, a member of the Special Warfare Group's Special Boat Unit. This fact was reported by fellow soldiers.

Sergeant Major Seong Chi-deok, who saved the life of a citizen.

On April 19, Sergeant Major Seong was dining at a barbecue restaurant in Miryang when he noticed a woman collapse at a nearby table with a thud.

Seong immediately checked the patient's consciousness, and sensing an emergency as her eyes were unfocused and her body stiffened, he instinctively recognized the critical situation. He attempted to communicate with the patient to assess her condition by asking, "Are you okay?"

When she did not regain consciousness, Seong followed the training he had received in the military by asking the restaurant staff to call 119 emergency services, then secured her airway and performed cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). After performing CPR 7 to 8 times, he confirmed the patient’s breathing had returned and stayed at the scene for about 10 minutes, continuously monitoring her condition until the 119 paramedics arrived.

Seong said, "I am glad that the training I received was useful in such an urgent situation," and added, "As a naval officer dedicated to protecting the lives and property of the people, I will continue to take the lead and do my best in any situation."

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