Midnight sea tragedy in Prachuap Khiri Khan claims fisherman’s life

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A fishing crew member tragically drowned at sea near Prachuap Khiri Khan region, with unsuccessful resuscitation efforts detailed. The unfortunate accident occurred around half past midnight today, as revealed by Artit Butlakorn, Deputy Inspector (Interrogation) at Mueang Prachuap Khiri Khan Police Station. Local police were alerted by officials at Prachuap Khiri Khan Port Control Center (Pipo).

 

Upon arrival at the scene near Placharoenlap Bridge, police found a fishing trawler named Pongsombat 5, which was about to dock. On the boat’s deck lay a covered body which attracted a multitude of onlookers. Preliminary identification revealed the victim was 43 year old Prasit (surname withheld). It is estimated that he died at least four hours prior, as his body had begun to stiffen.

 

There were no visible injuries, but tattoos on the left shoulder said Father and the right shoulder said Mother. The victim, a long-served fisherman, was wearing brown pants and a long-sleeved black T-shirt, reported KhaoSod.

 

by Nattapong Westwood

Picture courtesy of KhaoSod

 

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