Citizen Suddenly Collapses at Senior Festival... Doctor-Turned-Mayor Rushes to Provide Emergency Care

Hong Taeyong, mayor of Gimhae City, Gyeongnam, who is a former doctor, assisted with emergency treatment for a citizen who suddenly collapsed while attending a senior citizens' party event.

According to Gimhae City on the 12th, on the 11th, Mayor Hong attended a senior citizens' party held in celebration of Family Month at the gymnasium of Chilsan Elementary School in Chilsanseobu-dong.

Doctor-turned-mayor of Gimhae assisting with first aid (left)
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The event, hosted by the Chilsanseobu-dong Youth Autonomous Crime Prevention Unit, was enjoyed by about 600 local seniors with various performances and food. However, one of the attendees, Mr. Park (69), suddenly collapsed backward, and Mayor Hong, who witnessed this nearby, rushed over and provided emergency treatment including securing the airway.

Mr. Park was then transported to a nearby hospital with the help of the event's medical support team, and it was reported that he regained consciousness and was discharged.

A city official said, "Fortunately, the mayor was nearby and quickly ran to provide emergency treatment to Mr. Park," adding, "We will continue to thoroughly prepare for emergency situations to ensure safe events."

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