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.
She fell while firefighters were still installing an air mattress, but landed on a blanket being stretched by local residents.
Police have launched an investigation to determine the exact cause of the incident, suspecting the woman may have jumped from a nearby building. - The Korea Herald/ANN
