Teen rescued after becoming trapped in rocks following flash flood at NE Thailand waterfall

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Dramatic pictures published by Siam Rath showed the rescue efforts of two teams in the north east of Thailand after a young man aged about 17 was washed away at a waterfall.

 

A group of young people had gone to the Keng Pho waterfall in Mukdahan on Saturday. But when heavy rains hit the area was inundated with water and the young man was swept away.

 

His foot got entrapped in rocks and he was unable to free himself.

 

The rescue operation was difficult and lasted from 4.30 pm until it was successfuilly concluded at 7.20pm.

 

The teen was taken to hospital in neighboring Kalasin province. 

 

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[hotchilli]

20 hours ago, webfact said:

A group of young people had gone to the Keng Pho waterfall in Mukdahan on Saturday. But when heavy rains hit the area was inundated with water and the young man was swept away.

When it rains in or upstream of these places you need to get to higher ground quickly...

check the forecast before venturing to flash flood prone locations.

[Iamfalang]