Coast Guard Officer Rescues Driver from Overturned Truck: "I Just Did My Duty"

A Coast Guard officer returning from vacation rescued a driver from an overturned vehicle on a highway and managed traffic to prevent further accidents.

The Sokcho Coast Guard announced yesterday (July 13) that Officer Kang Jin-i of the Geojin Substation carried out rescue operations at the scene of a refrigerated truck rollover that occurred on the Seoul-bound lanes of the Seohaean Expressway around 11:00 a.m. on July 10.

Officer Kang, who was returning to his post in Sokcho after spending his vacation in his hometown of Haenam, South Jeolla Province, immediately parked his vehicle in front of the overturned truck upon witnessing the accident.

He then took measures to prevent secondary accidents by blocking approaching vehicles.

Running to the overturned truck, Officer Kang confirmed that the driver was trapped inside because the doors were locked.

He climbed onto the vehicle, opened the door himself, and helped the driver escape safely.

Even after the rescue, Officer Kang worked to prevent further accidents by signaling nearby vehicles to slow down and controlling traffic.

After handing the driver over to the 119 rescue team that arrived at the scene, he cleared the area and headed to his workplace.

Thanks to Officer Kang's calm initial response, the driver was rescued safely, and additional damage was prevented.

"As a Coast Guard officer, I simply did what I had to do once I witnessed the scene," said Officer Kang Jin-i. "I will continue to do my best to protect the lives and safety of the public."

(Photo: Yonhap News/Provided by Sokcho Coast Guard)
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