"Not a Single Tax Dollar Feels Wasted"... Helicopter Takes Off and Traffic Stops to Save Pregnant Woman [Thank You, Public Servants]

[The Financial News] It was recently revealed that a high-risk pregnant woman living on Jeju Island was safely transferred to a hospital in Changwon, Gyeongsangnam-do, and received treatment with the help of the police and firefighting services.

According to Changwon Jungbu Police Station and others on the 19th, at around 5:44 p.m. on September 17, a woman in her 30s, 29 weeks pregnant and living on Jeju Island, exhibited symptoms of pregnancy-induced hypertension.
However, there was no suitable hospital on Jeju Island that could admit her. After searching hospitals nationwide, firefighting authorities received confirmation that Changwon Gyeongsang National University Hospital could accept her.
With the assistance of firefighting services, she boarded a helicopter to cross the sea.
The helicopter landed at Changwon Sports Park's auxiliary stadium at 6:50 p.m. that same day, but rush hour traffic congestion became an issue.
To ensure the ambulance carrying her could reach the hospital quickly, the police provided vehicle escorts and support.
A video of the event was uploaded to the Korean National Police Agency YouTube Channel.

The video shows the rescue helicopter arriving, the woman being transferred to an ambulance, and then being transported to the hospital with police support.
The direct route to Changwon Gyeongsang National University Hospital was about 7 kilometers, with police motorcycles and patrol cars leading the way.
Although the roads were congested with evening commuters, drivers quickly moved aside for the emergency vehicles.
The police motorcycles and patrol cars controlled traffic so the transport vehicle could pass, and with the cooperation of citizens, the woman arrived safely at the hospital at around 7:08 p.m. and received treatment.
The police stated, "After treatment, she gave birth to a healthy baby."
Viewers who saw the video commented, "When taxes are used for things like this, not a single cent feels wasted," "Thank you to everyone who helped and cooperated," "This is a precious life protected by the people. Immense gratitude to the police and firefighting officials," "Not only the police and firefighters, but every citizen on the road was a hero," and "It brings tears to my eyes. I'm so relieved both the mother and baby are healthy."





newssu@fnnews.com Kim Soo-yeon Reporter