webfact 181852 Posted January 11 Share Posted January 11 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. -- © Copyright ASEAN NOW 2023-01-11 - Cigna offers a range of visa-compliant plans that meet the minimum requirement of medical treatment, including COVID-19, up to THB 3m. For more information on all expat health insurance plans click here. Monthly car subscription with first-class insurance, 24x7 assistance and more in one price - click here to find out more! Get your business in front of millions of customers who read ASEAN NOW with an interest in Thailand every month - email [email protected] for more information AAA.mp4 1 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
PJPom 2421 Posted January 11 Share Posted January 11 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. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
hotchilli 59129 Posted January 11 Share Posted January 11 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. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
KannikaP 11469 Posted January 11 Share Posted January 11 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! 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichardColeman 62169 Posted January 11 Share Posted January 11 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' ! 1 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeffersLos 6645 Posted January 11 Share Posted January 11 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. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aussieroaming 6989 Posted January 11 Share Posted January 11 Well done volunteer rescue. I really do hope that the young man has travel or accident insurance. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
hotchilli 59129 Posted January 11 Share Posted January 11 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. 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
CharlieH 43621 Posted January 12 Share Posted January 12 Troll remark and responses to it removed. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mancub 2558 Posted January 12 Share Posted January 12 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. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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