Drone Spots 70-Year-Old Man Collapsing From Heat While Collecting Cardboard

A man in his 70s, who was on the verge of exhaustion while collecting waste paper amid a heatwave, was safely rescued thanks to a drone.

This is our first story, highlighting how welcomed and fortunate technological advancements can be.

On June 26, a 70-year-old man pulling a handcart piled high with waste paper was captured by a patrolling drone camera in Paju, Gyeonggi Province.

At the time, the elderly man appeared exhausted after climbing a hill, sitting weakly by the roadside with his head bowed.

As he did not move for a considerable amount of time, the drone control team notified police officers patrolling nearby of his location and situation.

The dispatched police officers checked the man's health condition. Fortunately, there were no major issues, but it was a situation that could have easily led to exhaustion due to the scorching heat.

After regaining his strength, the man walked up the hill with the help of the police officers.

It was reported that the police had deployed the drone to the scene as a crowd had gathered due to a traditional market day coinciding with days of relentless sweltering heat.

(Photo: Gyeonggi Bukbu Provincial Police Agency)
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