A disturbing scene surfaced from the Owen King EU Hospital following an incident on Friday that has prompted widespread public concern and raised questions about patient safety and mental health support.
Reports suggest that a patient allegedly took drastic action after claims that doctors denied his request for a discharge. It is further suggested that he opened a back door in an effort to leave the hospital and later accessed one of the emergency exits, making his way onto a fire escape railing.
Amateur footage circulating on social media appears to show the man suspended outside the hospital, swinging from two bars on the first floor. The video further seems to capture the patient falling, hitting the structural beams before landing on the ground.
The patient’s current condition is not confirmed; however, he is believed to have been taken to the hospital’s Mental Wellness Department for evaluation. The footage has sparked widespread discussion, with many expressing concern over the man’s mental state and calling for improved protocols to manage such situations safely and sensitively.
As of press time, the hospital has not released a formal statement on the incident.
This report is based on information available at the time of publication. Some details remain unconfirmed and are subject to updates.
