Authorities Save Man From Jumping Housing Building in Zamboanga
ZAMBOANGA CITY — Early Tuesday morning, authorities successfully intervened to prevent a man from jumping off a housing building here. The tense incident involving a man believed to be suffering from a mental disorder began late Monday afternoon.
At around 5 p.m. on Monday, 28-year-old Allen Dave Morales was seen standing on the rooftop of the building. Emergency responders and local police quickly arrived at the scene to prevent any harm.
Coordinated Rescue Efforts Ensure Safety
The situation unfolded over several hours, with authorities carefully negotiating with Morales throughout the night. Their calm and coordinated approach ultimately convinced him to step down safely.
Morales was then escorted to Police Station 11 for proper care and further evaluation. Local officials emphasized the importance of community awareness and urged residents to report any similar incidents immediately to protect everyone’s safety.
“Daghang salamat sa mga nagtabang, maayo na siya karon,” a local leader noted, expressing relief at the positive outcome.
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