Popular Post webfact Posted September 3, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted September 3, 2021 Photo: Rescue Sawang Association Ruamjai By Adam Judd Khon Kaen, Thailand-An elderly British expat was rescued this afternoon after spending three whole days and nights in the jungle in the Khao Suan Kwang district in the Phu Kao Phu Phan Kham mountain range. Mr. Barry Leonard Weller, 73, was found by Ubon Rattana police and rescue workers after days of searching the dense jungle in Khao Suan Kwang. The rescue team was dispatched after the significant other of Mr. Weller, Tawee Chaisaenrit, 49, reported him missing on the evening of August 31st, 2021, to Ubon Rattana police. Mr. Weller had reportedly left on his motorbike, telling Tawee that he was going hiking, which was not unusual. Mr. Weller, according to his own statements and Tawee’s, often went hiking in the area alone and enjoyed nature. Tawee became concerned when he did not return home at night, as usual, stating that Mr. Weller did not speak Thai and although in good shape was an older man as a reason for filing a police report. Full story: https://thepattayanews.com/2021/09/03/elderly-british-ex-pat-rescued-after-spending-three-days-lost-in-the-jungle-in-khon-kaen/ -- © Copyright The Pattaya News 2021-09-04 - Whatever you're going through, the Samaritans are here for you - Follow ASEAN NOW on LINE for breaking COVID-19 updates 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Benmart Posted September 3, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted September 3, 2021 Glad to hear this news. 15 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post captnhoy Posted September 3, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted September 3, 2021 And another happy ending for Mr. Weller. Glad to read it. 4 3 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gungadin1 Posted September 3, 2021 Share Posted September 3, 2021 Says he was 49 in UK tabloids.thought it was odd so checked here 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gottfrid Posted September 3, 2021 Share Posted September 3, 2021 15 minutes ago, gungadin1 said: Says he was 49 in UK tabloids.thought it was odd so checked here Why would that be odd? Anyway, happy to hear Mr. Weller is alright. 1 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post tandor Posted September 4, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted September 4, 2021 long pants and strong footwear would be better attire.. lets hope they were in his pack.. happy result. 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post hotchilli Posted September 4, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted September 4, 2021 3 hours ago, webfact said: he rescue team was dispatched after the significant other of Mr. Weller, Tawee Chaisaenrit, 49, reported him missing on the evening of August 31st, 2021, to Ubon Rattana police. Mr. Weller had reportedly left on his motorbike, telling Tawee that he was going hiking, which was not unusual. Mr. Weller, according to his own statements and Tawee’s, often went hiking in the area alone and enjoyed nature. Maybe next time invest in a GPS or mobile phone with the home location saved. 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post ezzra Posted September 4, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted September 4, 2021 They may have rescued him from a jungle but as almost no one is wearing a mask there, not surprised if he catch the bug from one of them... 7 1 6 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chosenfew Posted September 4, 2021 Share Posted September 4, 2021 Sleeping with the critters could be a little scary… Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wollfenburger Posted September 4, 2021 Share Posted September 4, 2021 27 minutes ago, tandor said: long pants and strong footwear would be better attire.. lets hope they were in his pack.. happy result. We’ll, evidently they weren’t 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TKDfella Posted September 4, 2021 Share Posted September 4, 2021 Ends well, that's good. Next time think of something to help you keep track of your hike eh? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Moonlover Posted September 4, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted September 4, 2021 14 minutes ago, TKDfella said: Ends well, that's good. Next time think of something to help you keep track of your hike eh? A smart phone can be useful. there are some good walking apps that record your progress, so you're able to retrace your path if necessary. Trouble is you're not always able to get a signal when you head for the hills. Well done Mr. Weller for keeping your cool in a difficult situation and kudos to the team that rescued him. This incident does emphasis the importance of always letting someone know where you're going when you take off on a jaunt. 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rwill Posted September 4, 2021 Share Posted September 4, 2021 1 hour ago, ezzra said: They may have rescued him from a jungle but as almost no one is wearing a mask there, not surprised if he catch the bug from one of them... It's a covid free zone. ???????? 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post brianthainess Posted September 4, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted September 4, 2021 4 hours ago, webfact said: The rescue team was dispatched after the significant other of Mr. Weller, Tawee Chaisaenrit, 49, Another reason to have someone 'significant' in your life. I'm a bit confused on how he lost his shoes, or did he go trekking without any? 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
b3pur Posted September 4, 2021 Share Posted September 4, 2021 They must not be scared of all the covid ridden bugs by the lack of mask wearing!! ???????? 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Mansell Posted September 4, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted September 4, 2021 No boots or shoes is a bit odd. If I’m hiking in jungle or mountains I want boots with good ankle support….if you’ve ever really twisted your ankle it is so painful you cannot walk. A good Garmin GPS you can put in waypoints and track back the same route. Obviously hasn’t got into difficulties before now. Hats off to the Thais who found him and rescued him…..probably saved his life. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnarth Posted September 4, 2021 Share Posted September 4, 2021 corvid can not fly so jungle not good place for it at least happy man had big face mask to keep him warm, good ending 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post JRG23 Posted September 4, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted September 4, 2021 Silly old <deleted>. 1 3 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post tonray Posted September 4, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted September 4, 2021 2 minutes ago, JRG23 said: Silly old <deleted>. Hey..I get lost at Central Westgate give him a break 2 1 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post MartinL Posted September 4, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted September 4, 2021 21 minutes ago, johnarth said: corvid can not fly ... Corvids are generally very good fliers. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frankie machine Posted September 4, 2021 Share Posted September 4, 2021 well done, searchers 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steevjee Posted September 4, 2021 Share Posted September 4, 2021 Mad dogs and Englishmen........... ???? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post mrjohn Posted September 4, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted September 4, 2021 Glad to hear this news but I do wish somebody could point to Mr Weller so that we know which one he is. 1 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VocalNeal Posted September 4, 2021 Share Posted September 4, 2021 (edited) 1 hour ago, Moonlover said: Trouble is you're not always able to get a signal when you head for the hills. Even a handheld GPS can give false information if in a valley, in the rain. Ask me how I know! GPS tech guy (Magellan) told me the signal bounces off the wet leaves. Or rather he asked me if I was in a valley and was it raining . After I called to discover why my unit was giving apparent false readings. Edited September 4, 2021 by VocalNeal 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrJ2U Posted September 4, 2021 Share Posted September 4, 2021 Tough cookie! Another reason to always carry a smart phone with you when you leave the house. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EricTh Posted September 4, 2021 Share Posted September 4, 2021 (edited) 73 years old, could not speak Thai and going hiking alone? That's a formula for disaster. He's lucky this time, shouldn't do it again. Edited September 4, 2021 by EricTh 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Whale Posted September 4, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted September 4, 2021 1 hour ago, Mansell said: No boots or shoes is a bit odd. Its very common, I did jungle training in Belize as a young member of the guards many decades ago. First comes dehydration then heat stroke. Then you are in a spiral, one of the signs is you start throwing away everything, kit, boots, clothes, everything that adds to the body overheating drives you mad. I actually had it its quite scary, like being on drugs and out of body experiences. 4 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thingamabob Posted September 4, 2021 Share Posted September 4, 2021 When somebody chooses to do this kind of thing they should first consider that they will have to depend on others to help them out if things go wrong. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fceligoj Posted September 4, 2021 Share Posted September 4, 2021 Know why the "wife" was crying with happiness. Her sugar daddy was found! 7 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cake Monster Posted September 4, 2021 Share Posted September 4, 2021 Its a good result that Mr. Weller was found, and is in good health. However, Mr. Weller, if you are reading this, maybe its a good idea to go Hiking with somebody else at the tender age of 73. For your own Safety Next time you may not so anywhere near so lucky. These Jungle area are a very dangerous place to be on your own. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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