Plateau: man rescued after suicide attempt from 13th floor of a building

On Monday, July 13, 2026, a man aged about 37 was rescued by military firefighters in Plateau, opposite the South station of Abidjan, as he threatened to jump from the 13th floor of a building. The GSPM teams secured the perimeter and managed the intervention. After first aid, the victim was taken to Bingerville Psychiatric Hospital for medical and psychological follow-up. The rescuers emphasize the importance of not trivializing signs of psychological distress and encourage dialogue.