3 Oarsmen Missing in Accident during Boat Race

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MAHA SARAKHAM, Oct 10 (TNA) – Three oarsmen went missing in the Chi River in this northeastern province when their boat hit a bridge pillar just after their victory.

The incident happened at about 3.30pm yesterday (Oct 9) during the final round of the race of 40-oarsmen's boats at Wat Tha Tum in Muang district. It was the biggest boat race of Maha Sarakham.

Amid deafening cheers, the In Plaeng boat from Kalasin province hit a pillar of the Tha Tum Lam Chi bridge while it was near the finishing line. It capsized and three oarsmen disappeared.

 

Full story: https://tna.mcot.net/english-news-1035082

 

-- © Copyright Thai News Agency 2022-10-10

 

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[richard_smith237]

the mind boggles...   they even hit immovable objects in rowing boats !!!... 

 

I wonder if the lost ‘oarsmen’ could swim... 

I hope they find them, but it doesn’t look good. 

[Aussieroaming]

Holding a race in a river that is probably still pumping with flood waters and debris. 

 

Obviously there was no need for any safety devices such as flotation vests or safety craft. 

 

I'm surprised that Thais haven't become extinct given the total lack of common sense.

 

 

[kidneyw]

Yep, they are consistent.

[worgeordie]

What was the excuse for crashing into the bridge .......water was slippery ..

regards Worgeordie

[richard_smith237]

50 minutes ago, worgeordie said:

What was the excuse for crashing into the bridge .......water was slippery ..

regards Worgeordie

Don’t be silly now... It was obviously a break failure...

 

The coxswain by now is surely claiming he suffered a ‘lap-nai’.... 

 

 

[hotchilli]

16 hours ago, Aussieroaming said:

I'm surprised that Thais haven't become extinct given the total lack of common sense.

Work in progress.