Woman dangling from power lines rescued by residents holding blanket


The woman in her 40s believed to be from Uzbekistan is seen hanging on overhead power lines. - Newsis

SEOUL: A woman who was hanging from overhead power lines was rescued unharmed after falling onto a blanket held by neighbours, fire authorities reported on Friday (May 3).

Police and fire officials say they received a report at 11.24am on Wednesday about a woman dangling from power lines 6m above the ground in a multiplex housing complex in Heungdeok-gu, Cheongju, North Chungcheong province. The woman was later identified as being 46 years old and from Uzbekistan.

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