Clinging to a pillar and up to my waist in waterA man remained standing under the 24 de Septiembre Bridge in the city of Córdoba for several minutes as the river current hit him hard. The scene, captured in photos and videos, ended with a rescue operation that required specialized techniques and the use of trained provincial police personnel.
The fact It happened after 6:30am today when the 37-year-old victim became stranded in the riverbed and held on to one of the pillars to avoid being pulled.
As reported by the Córdoba Police Department Fire Department, members of the High Risk Units Division (DUAR) They entered the water from the shore and, using ropes, belts and appropriate procedures, managed to secure the man and move him to a safe area. According to the official report, the person suffered no injuries.
The operation was carried out amid severe river flooding, which complicated maneuvers and required the application of specific protocols for this type of emergency.
“We worked with rescue techniques in a liquid medium and used safety and insurance equipment to avoid risks to both the victim and personnel.”explained Commissioner Diego Cepeda, director of the fire department, in an audio broadcast by force, which LA NACION joined.
In the images released by the Cordoba police, two rescuers equipped with life jackets and harnesses can be seen, one of them in the water next to the man clinging to the pillar, while another holds a rope from the shallowest spot.
The river level covers a large part of the structure and the current is visible, showing the difficulty of the procedure.
The DUAR, a unit specializing in high-risk operations, typically intervenes in high-altitude, confined space and water rescue situations. In this case, the quick response prevented the incident from having serious consequences. Authorities recalled the importance of taking extreme precautions against rising rivers and avoiding driving through flooded areas.
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