Gumi Police Station Presents Letter of Appreciation to Citizen Who Rescued Suicide Attempter

A Model Case of Community Policing with Citizens
Saving a Precious Life by Rescuing a Suicide Attempter

On October 20, the Gumi Police Station in North Gyeongsang Province presented a letter of appreciation to Park Sungwoo, an LG Display employee in his 30s, who dramatically rescued a citizen attempting to jump from the Namgumi Bridge.

A letter of appreciation was presented to Park Sungwoo, an LG Display employee in his 30s, who dramatically rescued a citizen. Photo by Gumi Police Station

On the afternoon of October 6, while crossing the Namgumi Bridge, Park Sungwoo noticed a suicide attempter sitting on the bridge railing. He immediately called 112 and, before the police arrived, held onto the individual and brought them back inside the bridge, saving a precious life.

The police, who responded quickly to the scene, were able to safely rescue the suicide attempter thanks to Park Sungwoo's cooperation. The individual was then taken to the hospital for emergency treatment.

Kim Dongwook, Chief of the Gumi Police Station, said, "This is a prime example of community policing, where a citizen not only saved a precious life but also responded calmly in a critical situation. It serves as a model case of public safety in cooperation with citizens."

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