"Legs in the Bush"... Man Collapsed in Heatwave Rescued Thanks to Citizen Report

Man Collapses from Heat
Discovered by Citizens, Rescued by Police
Prolonged Exposure to Hot Environment Causes Heat-Related Illness

A police officer at a local police station in Gwangju found a man who had collapsed due to heat-related illness. Photo by YouTube channel 'Korea National Police Agency' video capture

A man who collapsed from a heat-related illness during the heatwave was safely rescued with the help of citizens and the police.

According to the Gwangju Police Agency on the 28th, two young girls recently entered a police substation located in Ilgok-dong, Buk-gu, Gwangju. The girls kept looking back and pointed outside the door while explaining something. When a police officer came out of the substation to assess the situation, another passerby also pointed in the same direction and asked for confirmation.

As the police approached the area, they saw a pair of human legs among the bushes. In the scorching weather, which was hot enough to trigger a heatwave warning, a man identified as Mr. A had collapsed showing symptoms of a heat-related illness. The police parted the bushes, ran back to the substation to get a cup of cool water, and returned to the scene. They gave Mr. A water to drink and wiped his sweat with a towel.

Shortly after, the 119 emergency medical team arrived, and together with the police, they carried Mr. A, who had no strength to walk, into the substation. Mr. A complained of dizziness, but after examination by the paramedics, it was confirmed that he could recover with rest. After the emergency team completed first aid and left, the police turned on a fan directed at Mr. A and continued to monitor his condition closely. Soon after, a guardian contacted by the police arrived, and Mr. A gradually regained his strength after resting. Supported by the guardian, he slowly walked out of the substation and safely returned home.

The heat-related illness Mr. A experienced is an acute condition caused by heat, including heatstroke, heat exhaustion, and heat cramps. Symptoms such as dizziness, headache, fatigue, and decreased consciousness can occur after prolonged exposure to hot environments. According to the Central Disaster and Safety Countermeasures Headquarters of the Ministry of the Interior and Safety on the 28th, the number of heat-related illness cases this year reached 3,226, which is 567 more than the 2,659 cases recorded during the same period last year. The number of livestock deaths due to the heatwave also reached 1,155,000, indicating how hot this summer has been. Health guidelines to prevent heat-related illnesses include △ drinking water frequently △ avoiding outdoor activities during high-temperature periods △ resting in the shade △ taking frequent showers and wearing light clothing.