Dramatic moment of teenage boy rescued from reservoir dam in Thailand
- 5 years ago
The dramatic moment of a teenage boy, rescued from drowning in a dam in Surat Thani, Thailand,
The young man was leaping into the reservoir and splashing in the waterfall when his foot got stuck in a small concrete gap on Wednesday (October 23).
Fisherman, Loi Wajsin, noticed him struggling in the rapids and called for emergency services for help.
It is not the first time a boy needed rescuing while playing in the reservoir.
"I once had to jump into the water to save a boy who was drowning and about to be washed away with the strong current. Despite the accidents, the place is still popular for local boys who like to risk their lives playing in a dangerous place," Loi said.
The rescue team arrived and spent about an hour before they could lift the boy out. He was uninjured but was taken to the hospital for evaluation.
Local sheriff, Somchai Ruengjan, ordered a sign to be erected to prevent other youngsters from going in the water.
The young man was leaping into the reservoir and splashing in the waterfall when his foot got stuck in a small concrete gap on Wednesday (October 23).
Fisherman, Loi Wajsin, noticed him struggling in the rapids and called for emergency services for help.
It is not the first time a boy needed rescuing while playing in the reservoir.
"I once had to jump into the water to save a boy who was drowning and about to be washed away with the strong current. Despite the accidents, the place is still popular for local boys who like to risk their lives playing in a dangerous place," Loi said.
The rescue team arrived and spent about an hour before they could lift the boy out. He was uninjured but was taken to the hospital for evaluation.
Local sheriff, Somchai Ruengjan, ordered a sign to be erected to prevent other youngsters from going in the water.