Off-duty fireman save woman from leaping off Penang Bridge

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BUTTERWORTH: The heroic act of an off-duty fireman helped save the life of a woman who wanted to throw herself off of Penang Bridge on Saturday (May 21).

State Fire and Rescue Department spokesperson said the department received a call from the public informing them about the incident that occurred at KM3.4 island bound at about 3.35pm.

"A team of firemen arrived at the scene and saw the victim already being rescued by an off-duty fireman who happened to be at the scene during the incident," he said in a statement on Saturday .The operation ended at about 4.25pm. In a video clip that has been viral in social media, the woman can be seen standing at the ledge of the bridge with some passers-by trying to persuade her not to jump.Other passers-by also came to help by assisting the man to block the woman from attempting to jump again.

Those suffering from mental health issues or contemplating suicide can reach out to the Mental Health Psychosocial Support Service ; Talian Kasih ; Jakim’s family, social and community care centre ; and Befrienders Kuala Lumpur .

 

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