Authorities Rescue Man in Navotas After Climbing Electric Pole
ELECTRICAL POLE – A man was successfully rescued after climbing an electric pole in Barangay Sipac-Almacen, Navotas City.
Over the past few years, there has been an alarming trend of individuals attempting to climb utility poles, putting their lives and the lives of others at risk. These incidents often happen due to various reasons.
Several individuals might have a thrill-seeking behavior, attempting to retrieve objects, or even as a result of mental health issues.
Climbing utility poles is extremely dangerous and should never be attempted under any circumstances. Utility poles are designed to carry electrical wires, which pose a severe risk of electrocution to anyone who comes into contact with them.
Additionally, utility poles are often located in high-traffic areas, increasing the rate of accidents involving vehicles or pedestrians.
Not only does climbing utility poles endanger the lives of the individuals involved, but it also puts first responders and utility workers at risk when they are called upon to rescue them.
If someone encounters a situation where they believe someone is in distress on a utility pole, they should immediately contact the authorities for help.
On early Tuesday morning (April 9, 2024), several households and establishments in Barangay Sipac-Almacen, Navotas City, were left without electricity supply after a man climbed an electric pole.
The area experienced a nearly three-hour power outage due to the incident, which began around 2 a.m. The Manila Electric Company (Meralco) temporarily cut off the electricity while a rescue operation was underway for the 29-year-old man.
It was around 5 a.m. when the personnel of the Bureau of Fire Protection – Navotas Rescue Force successfully rescued the man using a boom truck. The man was then taken to the police station for investigation.
The police are currently investigating the man and his motive for climbing the electric pole.
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