Carabinieri rescue a young man from suicide in Lamezia Terme: he was held in the air by his arm.

On the night of September 1, 2025, at approximately 03.00:XNUMX a.m., Carabinieri of the Mobile Radio Section of the Lamezia Terme Company, during a patrol service, they prevented a 23 year old young man originally from a town in northern Italy and on holiday in the Lamezia Terme area, carried out his suicidal intentions.

The soldiers, passing through Via Aldo Moro in Lamezia Terme, on the bridge over the Torrente Piazza, they noticed the young man who he had climbed over the parapet and that, at their sight, he clung to the railing threatening to fall in the void if anyone approached. The Carabinieri have established a interview lasting approximately 30 minutes with the unfortunate victim, to understand the motivations behind his intentions and, at the same time, to convince him to desist.

La Operations Center of the Carabinieri Company of Lamezia Terme, informed of what was happening and taking note of the boy's growing determination, quickly coordinated the relief efforts, requesting the support of the Lamezia Terme Fire Brigade and 118.

The crew of the Radiomobile Section, sensing the real danger and the young man's firm intention to take his own life, taking advantage of his distraction, he grabbed him by the arm. At that point, the boy let himself fall, remaining suspended in the void held only by the grip of the militaryIn the minutes before the arrival of the Fire Brigade, the young man was supported only by the strength of the Carabinieri, that with an exhausting effort with their bare hands they held him back, even as he tried to free himself.

With the help of the Fire Brigade, the young man was harnessed and brought back safely to the road, to then be assisted by the medical staff of the 118 and transported to theLamezia Terme hospital for the necessary care. The story highlights the daily commitment of the Carabinieri, not only in the fight against widespread and organised crime, but also in protection of the life and safety of citizens, with spirit of sacrifice and sensitivity towards personal issues.