Close call: Factory worker narrowly escapes blindness in a roadside fishing line incident

[snoop1130]

 

A 21 year old factory worker narrowly escaped blindness after a road incident involving an angler’s fishing line in Nonthaburi. The worker was a pillion rider on a motorcycle, and as they passed a fisherman, the line slashed across his face. The incident occurred on June 26.

 

The road itself was alongside a canal and trailed by a rice field. Among the injured were the motorcycle rider, 35 year old Phumin, and his younger companion, 21 year old Ronnagrit. They both worked at a local dessert factory in Bang Bua Thong district.

 

Phumin narrated the ordeal, saying that as they journeyed to work, they encountered a man fishing. It wasn’t until they passed him that the younger rider was snagged by the fishing line resulting in a long wound. The fishing line was linked to a tree on the other side of the road. Phumin further mentioned that luckily, they had helmets on. However, Ronnagrit had his visor up for fresh air, leading to the fishing line causing abrasions around both his eyes. Following this, they rapidly stopped to check Ronnagrit’s condition. The angler hurried over and apologised. Noticing the wound, they decided it wasn’t deep and fearing lateness for work, they continued on their journey, reported KhaoSod.

 

By Nattapong Westwood

Caption: Picture courtesy of KhaoSod

 

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Full Story: https://thethaiger.com/news/national/close-call-21-year-old-factory-worker-narrowly-escapes-blindness-in-a-roadside-fishing-line-incident-in-nonthaburi

 

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[hotchilli]

12 hours ago, snoop1130 said:

The fishing line was linked to a tree on the other side of the road.

Must be a new technique?

[cncltd1973]

43 minutes ago, hotchilli said:

Must be a new technique?

you catch more fish if you cast your line from across the street, just have to throw any humans you happen to catch back in

[brianthainess]

15 hours ago, snoop1130 said:

The fishing line was linked to a tree on the other side of the road.

Why would any sane person do that on a road with traffic ?

[brianthainess]

3 hours ago, hotchilli said:

Must be a new technique?

The trees are Catching on, revenge for all those trees hit by vehicles, just wait till the power poles Catch on to this idea.

Edited July 5, 2023 by brianthainess

[Olmate]

Anglers have often snagged trees whilst casting. Payback time! ????