Thai - and foreign - rescue comes to tourist's aid after German teen collapses and falls in Krabi

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Picture: Thai Rath

 

Krabi Phitak Pracha rescue services were called after a 19 year old German man fainted and fell down stone steps atop Wat Tham Seua in Krabi, southern Thailand.

 

He was lucky that a fence stopped his fall, otherwise it might have been a fatal plunge into a ravine at the popular tourist attraction.

 

Rescue services got bad news on arrival with their gear and stretchers - it was more than 1,000 steps to reach the injured man at a viewing platform.

 

Picture: Thai Rath

 

Thai Rath reported that this was accomplished in nearly an hour.

 

At the scene was 19 year old Edel Lorel with a bloody head wound and severe neck pains. 

 

Picture: Thai Rath

 

He had been helped by a foreign lady who was understood to be a nurse.

 

Thai rescue took over and the man was secured on the stretcher for a two hour journey to the ground and a waiting ambulance for Krabi Hospital.

 

Picture: Thai Rath

 

A rescue worker told the media the German man had fallen 30 steps after probably fainting from being tired with the climb.

 

Only a fence stopped him from tumbling down the ravine in his fall.

 

Picture: Thai Rath

 

It could have been a lot worse; the tourist was conscious and needed X-rays. 

 

He said that it was 1,260 steps to the top of Wat Tham Seua.

 

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[PJPom]

I have often wondered how long it would take to carry someone down from the top.

The last time I climbed it my Thai wife made sure I was carrying phone number for her just in case.

Must try it again before I get too old, view from the top is excellent.

[hotchilli]

4 hours ago, webfact said:

He said that it was 1,260 steps to the top of Wat Tham Seua.

Hope it's less than that when I visit the pearly gates.

[KannikaP]

10 minutes ago, hotchilli said:

He said that it was 1,260 steps to the top of Wat Tham Seua.

That's probably why he collapsed...........exhaustion!

[RichardColeman]

1 hour ago, hotchilli said:

Hope it's less than that when I visit the pearly gates.

I imagine that 99% of us that have enjoyed Pattaya will be turned away from those gates for 'inappropriate behaviour' !

[JeffersLos]

3 cheers for the power of the might Nasal Stick.

 

 

6 hours ago, webfact said:

the tourist was conscious and needed X-rays. 

Let's hope doesn't get a heart attack when he sees the 3 million baht bill. 

[Aussieroaming]

Well done volunteer rescue. I really do hope that the young man has travel or accident insurance.

 

 

[hotchilli]

12 hours ago, RichardColeman said:

I imagine that 99% of us that have enjoyed Pattaya will be turned away from those gates for 'inappropriate behaviour' !

Glad I'm in the 1% then.... Pattaya loose ladies never appealed to me.

[CharlieH]

Troll remark and responses to it removed.

[mancub]

Those steps are not particularly tailored for Foreigner's feet !  Not the best activity to undertake if you happen to be nursing a hangover???? also . Speedy recovery young fella.