The incident occurred on Wednesday morning. – The duty officer at the District Police Headquarters in Lubań received a report stating that a man had climbed onto a tall chimney and could fall at any moment – reports Senior Staff Sergeant Aleksandra Pieprzycka from the Press Section of the Provincial Police Headquarters in Wrocław. – The report was treated as a priority; a patrol from the police unit in Leśna, as well as firefighters from Lubań and Leśna, were immediately dispatched to the scene.
The man was on the roof of an unoccupied building. The spokesperson: – The officers began talking to him while also calming him down. At the same time, firefighters set up an air cushion beneath the building, which would have softened the man’s fall in the event of a possible jump.
And sums up:
The entire operation had a happy ending. The man received specialist medical care. Good cooperation, experience and the great commitment of the officers who reached the man in emotional crisis prevented a tragedy.
Police officers remind people where to seek help in a crisis situation:
- 116 123 – a free crisis helpline for adults experiencing an emotional crisis, available 7 days a week from 2:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.;
- 116 111 – a free helpline for children and young people, available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week;
- 800 108 108 – a free support helpline, available Monday to Sunday (except public holidays) from 2:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.;
- 121 212 – a free helpline for children and young people run by the Commissioner for Children’s Rights, available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Officers: – We appeal for vigilance and action whenever we notice that someone around us may be in a crisis situation. Let us not ignore any signs that someone is struggling with a difficult life situation; let us offer support and help during a crisis.
And they add: – Throughout the country, you can call the emergency number 112 or the Crisis Helpline (number 116 123) and the Youth Helpline (number 116 111, available 24 hours a day), or the Children’s Helpline of the Commissioner for Children’s Rights, 800 121 212 (available 24 hours a day).
