PHOTO: TMN Cable TV Pattaya

 

A 64-year-old British man drowned after falling into a canal while reportedly stretching on a bridge after exercise.

 

Na Jomtien police traveled to the Na Jomtien canal in the Na Jomtien subdistrict of Sattahip, Chonburi, on Sunday, July 17th, after being notified that the body of a British elderly man was found in a canal.

 

According to reports, the body belonged to Mr. Richard Wayne Moorcroft, a 64-year-old British tourist who resided in the area. He was discovered in a knee-deep canal, wearing a green polo shirt, green shorts, and black sneakers while carrying only a driver’s license. The victim reportedly sustained no injuries nor signs of an attack.

 

Full Story: https://thepattayanews.com/2022/07/18/64-year-old-british-man-reportedly-falls-into-canal-in-na-jomtien-and-drowns/

 

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Mystery as Brit jogger found dead in shallow Thailand canal with no signs of foul play

Ex-pat Richard Wayne Moorcroft was spotted fully-clothed in the shallow ditch in Pattaya on Sunday shortly after 7am local time. Officers say there were no signs of murder

 

He was found in a canal (Image: Viral Press)

 

By Kelly-Ann MillsNews Reporter

 

Police were investigating the mystery death of a British jogger who was found dead floating face down in a canal in Thailand.

 

Ex-pat Richard Wayne Moorcroft was spotted fully-clothed in the shallow ditch in Pattaya on Sunday shortly after 7am local time.

 

Police and paramedics arrived to pull the 63-year-old's body from the water and he was pronounced dead at the scene.

 

Full story: https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/world-news/mystery-brit-jogger-found-dead-27511169

 

-- © Copyright Mirror 2022-07-19

Sad news. 63 isnt elderly though.

Thailand--- Hub of convenient falang deaths!!

 

I am sure this case will be closed as an accident just like all other foreigners's death cases are.

Edited July 18, 20223 yr by RandiRona

Regular jogger so likely fit and healthy who always runs the same route just happened to dive over a guard rail and then drown in knee height water?! <deleted>. 

2 hours ago, Sparktrader said:

Sad news. 63 isnt elderly though.

Perhaps a 63 year old can be described as young old .

RIP Bloke.

Ya gotta watch that healthy stuff,

It'll kill ya.

2 hours ago, RandiRona said:

Thailand--- Hub of convenient falang deaths!!

 

I am sure this case will be closed as an accident just like all other foreigners's death cases are.

Not so much of an accident as natural causes by the sound of things. There will be an autopsy. 

Not that elderly really......

13 hours ago, snoop1130 said:

The victim reportedly sustained no injuries nor signs of an attack.

I dare say the autopsy will reveal he was hit by a pick up or something

Every time I read about one of these incidents it brings thoughts of my own mortality. At 66 I seem to be doing well.

R.I.P. Sir.......

16 minutes ago, AhFarangJa said:

Every time I read about one of these incidents it brings thoughts of my own mortality. At 66 I seem to be doing well.

R.I.P. Sir.......

Yep, just turned 59 and have had the song 'Time' by Pink Floyd going around in my head ????????

2 hours ago, RandiRona said:

Thailand--- Hub of convenient falang deaths!!

 

I am sure this case will be closed as an accident just like all other foreigners's death cases are.

...you a sadly very wrong...all deaths are fully investigated. Thailands' Forensic Science Department and Detectives do a good job. Have some respect for the deceased's family who may read your comments. RIP.

3 hours ago, Sparktrader said:

Sad news. 63 isnt elderly though.

I'm not old I'm a 78 year young Pirate still sailing the 7 Seas.

Sad to hear, we are all sure there is more to this story, 63 yo, jog's, drowns in two feet of water(??)  could have been a heart attack, happens to the fittest of us humans, when it's your time to go, it's your time. 

RIP Mr Moorcraft.       Peace

1 hour ago, Phil1975 said:

Regular jogger so likely fit and healthy who always runs the same route just happened to dive over a guard rail and then drown in knee height water?! <deleted>. 

Heart attack ................ lots of people die while exercising.

57 minutes ago, AhFarangJa said:

Every time I read about one of these incidents it brings thoughts of my own mortality. At 66 I seem to be doing well.

R.I.P. Sir.......

Same age, death is coming for us ........ soon!

If there is any THC in his bloodwork you know that will get the blame.

I wonder how many jabs he had (and what brand). ????

RIP

Is a 64 year old man considered "elderly" in Britain?

 

Wouldn't even qualify for a Senior discount in America. ????

 

3 hours ago, RandiRona said:

Thailand--- Hub of convenient falang deaths!!

 

I am sure this case will be closed as an accident just like all other foreigners's death cases are.

It may have been just that, unless you know more about the situation n

1 hour ago, Phil1975 said:

Regular jogger so likely fit and healthy who always runs the same route just happened to dive over a guard rail and then drown in knee height water?! <deleted>. 

You should watch some of the UK hospital programs, you might be surprised how many so called healthy and fit people, particularly in that age group collapse suddenly when exercising and often die.

1 hour ago, Swampy999 said:

Yep, just turned 59 and have had the song 'Time' by Pink Floyd going around in my head ????????

You’re on the way to becoming comfortably numb.

16 minutes ago, SiSePuede419 said:

Is a 64 year old man considered "elderly" in Britain?

 

Wouldn't even qualify for a Senior discount in America. ????

 

Elderly,certainly ,could get a bus pass but a couple of years away from state pension age.

1 hour ago, Mywayboy said:

I'm not old I'm a 78 year young Pirate still sailing the 7 Seas.

if your are in Thailand, - you probably are..more youthful attitude to older guys here than the 'walking dead' back in the UK I saw every day...

53 minutes ago, BritManToo said:

Same age, death is coming for us ........ soon!

Hey ... slow down, let's not rush things.

 

I'll hit 68 at the end of this year, and just hoping I make it to life expectancy when born. Parents only made it 69 & 74 (mother), drinkers & smokers.  So I should do a bit better.

 

Seems to be a lot of guessing after 2007, especially if born recently ... 80's

 

So if making it to 65, we could be good for another 13 yrs, if reading correctly.

https://www.ssa.gov/oact/TR/2011/lr5a4.html

Edited July 19, 20223 yr by KhunLA

4 hours ago, Sparktrader said:

Sad news. 63 isnt elderly though.

 

15 hours ago, snoop1130 said:

after being notified that the body of a British elderly man was found in a canal.

You are right, the persons that found the body should be blamed for not checking his age first with a quick visit to his home and looking at his passport, then consult you on the correct adjective to use, then finally inform the police.

2 hours ago, itsari said:

Perhaps a 63 year old can be described as young old .

And when you are 75 old-old?

I ask it for a friend.

1 hour ago, Mywayboy said:

I'm not old I'm a 78 year young Pirate still sailing the 7 Seas.

Also the red one?

Very sad. Probably never know what happened. 

 

Could have leaned over the rail for a quick rest and had a heart attack. Could have been hit by a truck and tossed over the side. 

 

I had a schoolfriend in the UK. At age 21 he sat on the wall of a small bridge on the way back from a country pub, lost his balance, fell backwards about 10 feet down and broke his neck and drowned in 2 feet of water.  I suspect a similar thing happened here. 

 

RIP fella.

Surprised to read a pretty Fit  jogger falls into a canal and drowns

I am no doctor but a heart attack or blackout could be to blame

RIP