snoop1130 Posted June 2, 2023 Share Posted June 2, 2023 A lorry transporting Chinese cabbages plunged 80 metres into a ravine in Chiang Mai, leaving the driver trapped for two days and two nights. Miraculously, he survived by eating the cabbages before a cattle herder found him yesterday. In a dramatic rescue operation, emergency responders arrived on the scene at Huay Phak Kut curve in Mae Suek sub-district of Chiang Mai’s Mae Chaem district, on Highway No. 1263 between Khun Yuam and Mae Chaem. The incident took place approximately 190 kilometres from Chiang Mai City. Attempts to save the injured individual, who had been stuck in the six-wheeler lorry for over two days and two nights, required more than 30 minutes and involved cutting tools and rope equipment. Throughout the ordeal, the driver was sustained by the Chinese cabbages he was transporting. It was by chance that the cattle herder came across the scene and alerted the driver’s neighbours, who subsequently contacted the authorities. It is believed that the accident occurred due to a brake system failure, which caused the lorry to lose control and plunge into the deep ravine. By Nattapong Westwood Caption: Photo from Facebook Full Story: https://thethaiger.com/news/chiang-mai/driver-survives-2-day-lorry-plunge-ordeal-by-eating-cabbage-rescued-by-cattle-herder -- © Copyright Thaiger 2023-06-02 - 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. The most versatile and flexible rental investment and holiday home solution in Thailand - click for more information. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Peabody Posted June 2, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted June 2, 2023 The cattle herder who found him was drawn to the scene by the worse farts he'd ever smelled. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
orchis Posted June 2, 2023 Share Posted June 2, 2023 3 hours ago, Peabody said: drawn to the scene by the worse farts Personally, I would have fled the scene. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burma Bill Posted June 2, 2023 Share Posted June 2, 2023 6 hours ago, snoop1130 said: transporting Chinese cabbages Interesting - from the photo it looks as if he was transporting "round" cabbages. Chinese cabbages have a distinct shape: Whatever, cabbages are widely grown in Chiang Mai Province as they are in the Lomsak area of Isaan. I do not think the cabbages had actually been imported from China. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post hotchilli Posted June 3, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted June 3, 2023 13 hours ago, snoop1130 said: A lorry transporting Chinese cabbages plunged 80 metres into a ravine in Chiang Mai, leaving the driver trapped for two days and two nights. Miraculously, he survived by eating the cabbages before a cattle herder found him yesterday. Good they found him before he turned vegan. 2 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PETERTHEEATER Posted June 3, 2023 Share Posted June 3, 2023 18 hours ago, Peabody said: The cattle herder who found him was drawn to the scene by the worse farts he'd ever smelled. From the underwear soiled during the plunge due to the dreaded brake failure? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sticky Rice Balls Posted June 3, 2023 Share Posted June 3, 2023 18 hours ago, Peabody said: The cattle herder who found him was drawn to the scene by the worse farts he'd ever smelled. dangit..beat me to it....but i did hear thats how the herder found him....followed the sound.. worst part is when the guy finally got home the Mrs said she was making cabbage casserole! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brianthainess Posted June 4, 2023 Share Posted June 4, 2023 On 6/2/2023 at 5:28 PM, snoop1130 said: It is believed that the accident occurred due to a brake system failure, which caused the lorry to lose control and plunge into the deep ravine. The Lorry did it guv, 'onest guv, nothing to do with being overloaded, and me going to fast round a curve, downhill, 'onest guv, that would never happen jing jing 'guv. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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