Sibu firefighters persuade distraught 22yo man down from bridge after three hours

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By DayakDaily Team

SIBU, Aug 5: Firefighters managed to persuade a 22-year-old man to get down from a bridge near Jalan Khoo Peng Loong here, last night (Aug 4).

According to a report by Sarawak Fire and Rescue Department (Bomba), they received a distress call about the man around 10.22pm before deploying a team of firefighters from Sibu Central Fire Station to the scene.

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Upon arrival, they saw the man standing atop the high structure.

After about three hours, the police and Bomba managed to persuade the man to get down safely.

If you feel you need a pair of listening ears, contact Befrienders Kuching at 082-242800 (6.30pm-9.30pm) or via email (sam@befrienderskch.org.my). — DayakDaily

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