Elderly man, neighbour trapped on 14th‑floor ledge rescued unharmed by Penang firefighters
GEORGE TOWN, Aug 22 — Two men, including a 78-year-old senior citizen, had a frightening experience when they were...
George Town, Aug 22 - A 78-year-old elderly man and his 50-year-old neighbor found themselves trapped on the 14th floor exterior corridor of a house at Jalan Lenggong Symphony Park, Jelutong, this afternoon. The Penang Fire and Rescue Department (JBPM) was alerted at 1:28 pm, and an eight-person team from the Jalan Perak Fire and Rescue Station rushed to the scene.
According to Operations Assistant Director John Sagun Francis, the elderly man tried to go outside through a rear window in an attempt to open the front door of his house, believing it to be locked. However, he was unsuccessful, and his neighbor attempted to assist. Both men eventually grew tired and became trapped in the area. Despite their efforts, the firefighters entered the house through the front door and safely rescued both men, who were unharmed.
They were then turned over to the police for further action. The entire operation concluded at 1:52 pm.
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