American Man Saves Pattaya Woman in Bridge Rescue

[Georgealbert]

 

Picture from responders.

 

A tense scene unfolded in Pattaya on the evening of January11, as a young woman attempted to jump from a pedestrian bridge, only to be rescued by a American bystander.

 

At approximately 17:30 rescue services and police in Pattaya responded to reports of a distressed individual attempting to leap from the pedestrian bridge near Sukhumvit Soi 53(Soi Nern Plubwan). Upon arrival, they discovered a 23-year-old woman, identified only as Ms. Wi, crying uncontrollably and standing precariously outside the bridge railings.

 

Despite efforts by authorities and bystanders to talk her down, Ms. Wi remained unresponsive. In a moment of courage, 38-year-old Mr. Joe, an American national who happened to be on the bridge, made the split-second decision to act, lunged forward and pulled the woman to safety.

 

Mr. Joe suffered minor injuries to his leg during the rescue, but he shrugged them off, explaining that he had noticed the woman crying and feared for her safety. “I tried talking to her, but she didn’t respond,” he said. “When I saw she was about to jump, I knew I had to act immediately.”

 

This incident follows a previous suicide attempt by Ms. Wi just days earlier. On 7 January, she reportedly tried to jump from a five-story commercial building in Pattaya’s Town in Town area (see link below). At that time, she was wearing the same outfit seen in today’s incident, and authorities were able to intervene before she could harm herself.

 

Police from the Pattaya City Police Station have since contacted the woman’s family, urging them to closely monitor her and provide emotional support. They emphasised the importance of addressing her mental health needs to prevent further incidents.

 

If you or anyone you know is in emotional distress, please contact the Samaritans of Thailand 24-hour hotline: 02 713 6791 (English), 02 713 6793 (Thai) or the Thai Mental Health Hotline at 1323 (Thai). Please also contact your friends or relatives at this time if you have feelings of loneliness, stress or depression. Seek out help.

 

Related article.

 

https://aseannow.com/topic/1348138-dramatic-rescue-depressed-woman-saved-from-suicide-attempt-in-pattaya/

 

-- 2025-01-12

 

 

[jacko45k]

Same woman, another attempt only a few days later. She didn't get much help then!

[steven100]

oh dear ....  this nutcase needs help ....   put her away where she can't harm herself or anyone else.  

[EVENKEEL]

Those meddling Americans again.

[jacko45k]

Just now, EVENKEEL said:

Those meddling Americans again.

And one on a pedestrian bridge of all places, walking!

[looplaw]

Well Done Joe!👍

[hotchilli]

23 hours ago, jacko45k said:

Same woman, another attempt only a few days later. She didn't get much help then!

I hope she gets some help now...

[newbee2022]

23 hours ago, Georgealbert said:

 

Picture from responders.

 

A tense scene unfolded in Pattaya on the evening of January11, as a young woman attempted to jump from a pedestrian bridge, only to be rescued by a American bystander.

 

At approximately 17:30 rescue services and police in Pattaya responded to reports of a distressed individual attempting to leap from the pedestrian bridge near Sukhumvit Soi 53(Soi Nern Plubwan). Upon arrival, they discovered a 23-year-old woman, identified only as Ms. Wi, crying uncontrollably and standing precariously outside the bridge railings.

 

 

Despite efforts by authorities and bystanders to talk her down, Ms. Wi remained unresponsive. In a moment of courage, 38-year-old Mr. Joe, an American national who happened to be on the bridge, made the split-second decision to act, lunged forward and pulled the woman to safety.

 

Mr. Joe suffered minor injuries to his leg during the rescue, but he shrugged them off, explaining that he had noticed the woman crying and feared for her safety. “I tried talking to her, but she didn’t respond,” he said. “When I saw she was about to jump, I knew I had to act immediately.”

 

This incident follows a previous suicide attempt by Ms. Wi just days earlier. On 7 January, she reportedly tried to jump from a five-story commercial building in Pattaya’s Town in Town area (see link below). At that time, she was wearing the same outfit seen in today’s incident, and authorities were able to intervene before she could harm herself.

 

Police from the Pattaya City Police Station have since contacted the woman’s family, urging them to closely monitor her and provide emotional support. They emphasised the importance of addressing her mental health needs to prevent further incidents.

 

If you or anyone you know is in emotional distress, please contact the Samaritans of Thailand 24-hour hotline: 02 713 6791 (English), 02 713 6793 (Thai) or the Thai Mental Health Hotline at 1323 (Thai). Please also contact your friends or relatives at this time if you have feelings of loneliness, stress or depression. Seek out help.

 

Related article.

 

https://aseannow.com/topic/1348138-dramatic-rescue-depressed-woman-saved-from-suicide-attempt-in-pattaya/

 

-- 2025-01-12

 

 

If someone wants to die you can hardly prevent this person to commit suicide.

[mikebell]

On 1/12/2025 at 6:07 AM, Georgealbert said:

Despite efforts by authorities and bystanders to talk her down, Ms. Wi remained unresponsive.

Why was Joe able to grab her and the Thai speakers couldn't?

[Purdey]

Looks like deep depression. So many without jobs, too much debt and family troubles. I feel sorry for her. 

[Gottfrid]

On 1/12/2025 at 6:07 AM, Georgealbert said:

This incident follows a previous suicide attempt by Ms. Wi just days earlier. On 7 January, she reportedly tried to jump from a five-story commercial building in Pattaya’s Town in Town area (see link below). At that time, she was wearing the same outfit seen in today’s incident, and authorities were able to intervene before she could harm herself.

Maybe time to give Ms. Wi the help and treatment she need, instead of just smiling and sending her back home.

[Wrwest]

On 1/12/2025 at 6:29 AM, EVENKEEL said:

Those meddling Americans again.

Yes, my immediate thought. and yes, sometimes (far too rare), a good thing.

[PETERTHEEATER]

8 hours ago, mikebell said:

Why was Joe able to grab her and the Thai speakers couldn't?

He did that peculiar American thing; he 'reached out'......😋