Tension in the National Congress: a former police officer climbed a scaffold and threatens to jump into the void

They try to rescue a suicide in Congress 2

(News in development) A former member of the Argentine Federal Police (PFA) threatens to throw himself into the void from a scaffolding located on the outskirts of the National Congress, and personnel from the Special Rescue Group (GER) of City Firefighters work to get the man to depose his attidude.

Police sources confirmed to Infobae that the man, in an altered state, climbed onto the metal structure over 10 meters high -installed for the maintenance of one of his monuments- around 7 in the morning. Two life-saving mattresses were placed at the scene in the event of a possible fall.

A GEOF negotiator continues to mediate with the former Federal agent, who was discharged from the force in 2019, as confirmed to this medium. However, the man remains firm in his position and does not give in to attempts to convince him to descend.

Alberto Crescenti, head of SAME, spoke with C5N and said that a psychiatric unit was arranged to assist the individual.

They try to rescue a suicide in Congress

Alberto Crescenti, head of SAME, spoke with C5N and said that a psychiatric unit and another for triage to assist the individual. “We’ve been almost an hour and he doesn’t give up his attitude. He is very violent,” Crescenti assured.

While the operation is taking place, Entre Ríos Avenue is completely closed to traffic.

In the country there is Suicide Assistance Center Buenos Aires. Anyone in crisis can call confidentially by dialing 135 (toll free) or (011) 5275-1135 24 hours a day. There is also the Center for Attention to Family Suicide (CAFS): Tel. (011) 4758-2554 ([email protected] – www.familiardesuicida.com.ar).

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