KOTA KINABALU – A man believed to be suffering from mental health issues was successfully rescued by firemen after jumping off a bridge in Beaufort, Sabah.
According to Sin Chew Daily, the incident took place at around 6:40pm yesterday (Aug 1), where the man stopped by the bridge and stood on the edge.
Suddenly, he jumped off the bridge with his helmet still intact.
The dramatic scene was captured by the dashcam of a car which happened to passed by.
Fortunately, a team from the Fire and Rescue Department rushed to the scene in time and brought the man back onshore.
It was also reported that the man did not suffer any injuries.
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Cover image via Sin Chew Daily