Without Hesitation at Her Cries for Help... Ulsan Public Officials Rescue Woman Who Fell into Tetrapod

Three Ulsan Public Officials Rescue Woman Who Fell Beneath Tetrapod
Stayed by Her Side After Calling 119 Until Emergency Responders Arrived

Three public officials from local governments in Ulsan rescued a woman in her 50s who had fallen beneath a tetrapod during their trip.

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The rescuers were Jeong Hoyeon, an official from Byeongyeong 2-dong in Jung-gu; Choi Sechang, an official in the Economic Policy Division of Nam-gu; and Choi Hanseok, an official from Doseo-myeon in Ulju-gun.

According to Jung-gu, Ulsan, on September 9, these three, who are training program peers and newly appointed government officials, visited the beach in Gampo-eup, Gyeongju, North Gyeongsang Province for a two-day, one-night trip on September 5.

At around 8:58 p.m. the same day, while returning to their accommodation after buying snacks at a convenience store near the sea, they witnessed a woman climbing a set of stairs installed on the pier, heading toward the tetrapod structure.

Judging the situation as potentially dangerous, Jeong and the others immediately rushed toward the tetrapod. However, the woman was no longer visible, and all they could hear were cries for help and sobbing.

They promptly called emergency services (119) and searched the tetrapod area, eventually locating Ms. A trapped below. Without hesitation, the three officials bent down, grabbed her by the shoulders, and worked together to pull her up and rescue her. They then brought a blanket from their accommodation to cover the shivering woman and helped her regain her composure.

Ms. A received treatment from the paramedics who arrived on scene and returned home safely. Expressing her gratitude, she said, "The three of you are my lifesavers, risking your safety to save me in the darkness. I won't forget how you reached out to me without hesitation, and I will live each day to its fullest thanks to you."

Jeong Hoyeon, Choi Sechang, and Choi Hanseok stated, "Our bodies moved before we even thought, simply wanting to help in any way we could. We believe we just did what any public official should do, and above all, we're grateful that the woman was able to return home safely."

From the left: Jeong Hoyeon, Choi Sechang, Choi Hanseok, Administrative Officers. Photo by Yonhap News Agency

Meanwhile, a tetrapod is a structure installed to reduce the force of waves and protect port facilities. While it appears solid and stable from the outside, its surface is slippery due to roundness, slants, seawater, and algae, making it easy to lose balance even with minor carelessness.

The gaps between tetrapods are deep and irregular, so falling in can lead to becoming trapped or suffering serious injury. It is difficult to escape on one's own, and the sound of waves often keeps rescue calls from being heard, greatly increasing the risk of delayed rescue.

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