He was about to launch himself into the void, from his home balcony on the third floor. However, thanks to the timely and courageous intervention of the police , the 83-year-old woman was rescued . It happened a few days ago in the San Paolo district in Novara : one of the policemen who risked his life to avoid the tragedy is from Marrubiu. It's about Luca Sivo .
Let the Novara police station know what happened through their Facebook profile. «Thanks to the timely intervention of the two crews of the Police Headquarters, and specifically of the Flying Squad, alerted by a neighbor, the woman was rescued - reads the note -. As soon as they realized the danger, the policemen did not hesitate to put their lives at risk ».
The two officers first established a dialogue with the lady, as she advanced over the balcony shouting her intent aloud several times. After a few minutes the policemen managed to access the woman's apartment thanks to a copy of the keys held by a neighbour. However, the lady, hearing the noises behind her, turned around and at the sight of the agents she threw herself into the void. Without thinking about the subsequent risks, the officer grabbed the woman by the arm . Thanks to the help of the other policeman, the woman was made safe.
Mayor Luca Corrias also complimented Marrubiu's agent: «I want to congratulate fellow citizen Luca Sivo on duty in Novara, who distinguished himself for a heroic gesture, saving the life of an elderly lady . Marrubiu is proud of Luca as a fellow villager and as an agent of the forces of order. His action deserves to be celebrated and recognized as an example of courage, humanity and dedication to duty. Thank you Luca, continue to inspire us with your skill and your commitment to serving others".
