CIAKAR VILLAGE, CIPAKU DISTRICT, INDONESIA 62-year-old man known as Odin was found hanged on a bamboo bridge over the Ki Maung River. Local residents helped the police bring him down. By that time, however, nothing could be done to save him, and he was declared dead.
No signs of violence were found on his body or around the scene. Everything indicates that it was a suicide. The motive is currently being investigated by the police.
If you’re thinking about suicide, please stop and recognize that your pain is not permanent, but this step would be. It may feel like there’s no other way, but there is hope, even if it’s hard to see right now. Your feelings are temporary, and with help, they can pass.
Talking about what you're going through might feel difficult, but it’s the first step toward healing. Don’t turn away from the people who want to support you. Life can offer more than what you're feeling right now, and the pain doesn't have to last forever. You deserve help, and it’s available.
If you need immediate help, please contact a helpline.
