An Octogenarian in a Wheelchair Falls into an Irrigation Canal and Is Rescued by a Passing Citizen

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[Asia Economy Yeongnam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Lee Sang-hyun] An woman in her 80s who was in an electric wheelchair fell into an agricultural waterway and was rescued with the help of a passing citizen.

According to the Gimhae Dongbu Fire Station in Gyeongnam on the 22nd, A (88) fell into a 1.2m deep agricultural waterway when her electric wheelchair overturned while crossing a rice field near the boundary between Buwon-dong, Gimhae, and Gangseo-gu, Busan, around 6 p.m. on the 20th.

The pond was deep, and the surrounding area was overgrown with grass and slippery, making it difficult to call for help.

At that time, a village resident B (64), who happened to be out for a walk, passed by the scene, discovered the accident, reported it to 119, and personally began the rescue.

B, who found it difficult to rescue alone, safely rescued A together with another passerby.

A fire station official said, “The elderly woman was old and had difficulty moving, so if left unattended, it could have led to a serious accident.”