Paramedics from the Yeompo 119 Safety Center in Ulsan received a heartfelt thank you letter and a box of fruit from the family of a 9-year-old boy who was quickly transported to the hospital after suffering a head injury.
According to Yonhap News and the Ulsan Northern Fire Station, the family of the boy, identified as A, expressed their gratitude on October 20, after receiving assistance from the paramedics on October 18.
A sustained a head injury after falling from a tree while playing at an apartment playground in Ulsan's Dong-gu. He received emergency treatment from the responding paramedics before undergoing surgery at a nearby university hospital.
In the letter, A's mother introduced herself as the 'mother of a 9-year-old boy monkey' and expressed her appreciation, stating, 'While I was in a panic, you kept calming me down, fearing something might happen to my child.'
She added, 'Thanks to your quick response, my child underwent surgery without any issues and is now happily playing again. I hope you remember that there are many people cheering for you.'
A representative from the Yeompo 119 Safety Center remarked, 'We were just doing our job, but we were deeply touched by the warm gesture. We will continue to do our best to protect the lives and safety of citizens.'
* This article has been translated by AI.
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