{
  "id": 2575184,
  "title": "Elderly man, neighbour trapped on 14th‑floor ledge rescued unharmed by Penang firefighters",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/22/elderly-man-neighbour-trapped-on-14th-floor-ledge-rescued-unharmed-by-2575184",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-22T12:22:21.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Malay Mail",
    "slug": "malay-mail-malaymail",
    "url": "https://www.malaymail.com/news/malaysia/2026/08/22/elderly-man-neighbour-trapped-on-14thfloor-ledge-rescued-unharmed-by-penang-firefighters/232333"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "GEORGE TOWN, Aug 22 — A 78-year-old man and his neighbor found themselves trapped on the 14th floor exterior corridor of a building in Jalan Lenggong Symphony Park, Jelutong, on Aug 22. Penang Fire and Rescue Department's Operations assistant director John Sagun Francis reported that the emergency call came in at 1.28 pm, prompting the deployment of eight firefighters from the Jalan Perak Fire and Rescue Station. The incident occurred when the elderly man, attempting to exit his room through a rear window to open the front door from outside, discovered his room door was locked. His 50-year-old neighbor tried to assist, but both men eventually grew exhausted and became trapped in the area. Firefighters entered the house through the front door, successfully rescuing the two men, who were unharmed. The victims were then handed over to the police for further action. The rescue operation concluded at 1.52 pm.",
  "summary": "GEORGE TOWN, Aug 22 — Two men, including a 78-year-old senior citizen, had a frightening experience when they were...",
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      {
        "outlet": "Malay Mail",
        "title": "Elderly man, neighbour trapped on 14th‑floor ledge rescued unharmed by Penang firefighters",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/22/elderly-man-neighbour-trapped-on-14th-floor-ledge-rescued-unharmed-by",
        "published": "2026-08-22T12:22:21.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "New Straits Times",
        "title": "Man tries to rescue elderly neighbour, both end up trapped on 14th floor in Penang",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/22/man-tries-to-rescue-elderly-neighbour-both-end-up-trapped-on-14th",
        "published": "2026-08-22T13:44:54.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}