GEORGE TOWN: Firemen have rescued a 33-year-old woman from the ledge of an apartment building in Gurney Drive here.
In a 17-second video, the woman is seen on a ledge located on the fifth floor of the building.
She speaks with a Fire and Rescue Department officer who eventually manages to coax her to step back into the unit.
In a statement, the department said they received a report of a woman standing on the ledge of the apartment at 1.41pm on Thursday (Sept 19).
"The woman, in her 30s... is believed to be experiencing depression and stress.
"She was successfully rescued after being persuaded by us (Fire and Rescue Department) and her friends.
"She has been handed over to the police for further action," read the statement.
Those suffering from problems can reach out to: the Mental Health Psychosocial Support Service (03-2935 9935 or 014-322 3392); Talian Kasih (15999 or WhatsApp 019-261 5999); Jakim's Family, Social and Community care centre (WhatsApp 0111-959 8214); and Befrienders Penang (04-2822736)or visit www.befrienders.org.my/centre-in-malaysia for a full list of numbers and operating hours).
