In an update to a story earlier today, an elderly man lost in the Khao Sanam Priang Wildlife Sanctuary in Kamphaeng Phet province has been found alive. He had been foraging with a friend and the duo were in search of wild mushrooms and other forest yields. However, their day took an unexpected turn when Phorn lost his way and encountered a king cobra.

 

The 71 year old local man named Phorn Muekkwang, also known as Uncle Phorn, along with a 62 year old villager Praparn Silakaki, ventured into the sanctuary near Nong Korn village in the central province on the morning of August 21 and disappeared.

 

Phorn was found around 11am today, near a water collection pond of the Khlong Phai near the village. The initial health check revealed that he was slightly weak due to not eating for two days. After first aid was delivered, which included offering him electrolytes, he was brought back home to rest. Further medical checks were planned to ensure his body’s mineral levels were in balance.

 

by Neill Fronde

TOP: An elderly man missing in the forest has been found in good health and shared his tale of getting lost after fleeing a king cobra. (via KhaoSod)

 

Full story: https://thethaiger.com/news/central-thailand/71-year-old-thai-man-survives-two-day-ordeal-in-wildlife-conservation-area-after-king-cobra-encounter-2

 

-- Thaiger 2023-08-24

 

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Should invest in a ball of string for his next forage.

King Cobra...sounds like he was sampling those 'shrooms????❗

5 minutes ago, hotchilli said:

Should invest in a ball of string for his next forage.

At the very least, a few lottery tickets!

The article raises more questions than it answers.

Did the snake bail him up and hold him hostage?

Why was he in the bush for 2 days?

So one man was lost and the other wasn't?

Was he trippin balls for two days on shrooms?

???? Show me the way to go home,

     I'm tired and i want to go to bed,

    I had a few shrooms about an hour ago,

    and they went right to my head ????