Park Dong-ho, head of the CJ Logistics Jecheon branch, poses with a certificate of appreciation and a bouquet. [Photo=CJ Logistics]
CJ Logistics announced on June 18 that it presented a certificate of appreciation and a monetary reward to Park Dong-ho, the head of its Jecheon branch, for assisting an elderly man who fell into a river.
According to CJ Logistics, Park was driving a delivery vehicle on June 16 at around 2:20 p.m. for training new delivery drivers when he heard cries for help from outside his vehicle.
Upon stopping and looking around, he spotted an elderly man sitting on a rock about 4 meters below the road in a river, calling for assistance. Nearby, a black three-wheeled walker was overturned. Park assessed that the man had fallen while using the walker and immediately called emergency services. He stayed at the scene to calm the elderly man and monitor his condition until police and firefighters arrived.
The Jecheon Police Department awarded Park a certificate of appreciation on June 22 for his quick reporting and calm response, which contributed to the rescue. Notably, Park is part of the 'Delivery Patrol' program in collaboration with the Jecheon Police Department. This initiative, launched in 2023, focuses on crime prevention and community safety patrols, where delivery drivers engage in activities such as locating missing persons, securing lost items, preventing crimes, and reporting traffic accidents.
Park stated, "I just did what I felt was right, so I feel shy about receiving this certificate of appreciation. I will continue to be vigilant and responsible in my duties."
A representative from CJ Logistics remarked, "Our delivery drivers, who traverse communities, play a crucial role in building a safety net for the local community."
Additionally, CJ Logistics has been recognizing 'heroic delivery drivers' for their acts of bravery. Last year, two drivers received awards for their roles in pursuing a drunk driver and assisting in a fire evacuation. In 2023, a driver was honored for performing CPR on an elderly man who collapsed in a bathhouse.
* This article has been translated by AI.
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