Man coaxed down from 10m beam

SIBU: A joint rescue effort by police and firefighters saved a 22-year-old man from a precarious position atop a water pump station beam late Sunday evening.

The rescue unfolded around 10.20 pm at the station along Jalan Khoo Peng Loong, where the man was spotted on a beam 10 metres above ground.

A spokesperson for the Fire and Rescue Department (Bomba) reported that a team from the central Sibu station was swiftly deployed to the scene.

After nearly three hours of persuasion, he safely descended from the beam.

Following the successful intervention, authorities transferred the man into police custody for further assessment.

In a related note, Befrienders Kuching remains available for those facing emotional distress. The non-profit organisation offers support via phone at 082-242800 or email at [email protected], operating daily from 6.30 pm to 9.30 pm, to assist individuals dealing with depression and suicidal thoughts.