Krabi – A 71 year-old Iranian tourist has sustained severe injuries after he was rescued from nearly drowning in the Ao Luek district.

The head of the Than Bok Khorani National Park Mr. Siriwat Suebsai told the Phuket Express that on Monday (November 6th) they were notified that a tourist was unconscious at the Pak Kah Island which is about three kilometers from the Hong Islands.

 

They arrived at the island to find the unidentified 71-year-old male Iranian tourist. He was provided CPR while being taken back to land and heading to a hospital in Mueang Krabi.

 

By Goongnang Suksawat

 

Full story: THE PHUKET EXPRESS 2023-11-08

 

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34 minutes ago, webfact said:

tourist has sustained severe injuries after he was rescued from nearly drowning

 

So he sustained injuries after being rescued. 

 

Could you please tell us how?

This report tells us exactly nothing, terrible reporting   !!

At 71 years of age, one might think people would know their limits.

2 hours ago, Gottfrid said:

At 71 years of age, one might think people would know their limits.

Some like to live life on the edge.

21 minutes ago, hotchilli said:

Some like to live life on the edge.

Yes, and they are mostly the ones that know their limits very well, but always testing them in the safest way possible

3 minutes ago, Gottfrid said:

Yes, and they are mostly the ones that know their limits very well, but always testing them in the safest way possible

Better than sitting it out in gods waiting room.

Just now, hotchilli said:

Better than sitting it out in gods waiting room.

ok, you took the black or white version. No shades in your life. ;-) 

8 hours ago, CanadaSam said:

 

So he sustained injuries after being rescued. 

 

Could you please tell us how?

It's just bad writing. He sustained the injuries because he almost drowned. You lungs are coated on the inside by a film that keeps your lungs from sticking together. When water enters your lungs it can wash the film off and then your lungs will stick together which will cause you to suffocate. It's called secondary drowning. That's why it's so important to always bring people who almost drowned to a hospital because this can happen up to three says after a person has almost drowned. 

7 hours ago, Gottfrid said:

At 71 years of age, one might think people would know their limits.

Man across the soi from me is nearly 75 and just started a relationship with a girl 29. I think them there 70 year olds are making a last few rash and ill fated decisions in that final push for the winning post

 

2 hours ago, RichardColeman said:

Man across the soi from me is nearly 75 and just started a relationship with a girl 29. I think them there 70 year olds are making a last few rash and ill fated decisions in that final push for the winning post

Might be judicious to employ a food taster as well, 45 years is pushing the age gap to the bounds of credibility  

2 hours ago, RichardColeman said:

Man across the soi from me is nearly 75 and just started a relationship with a girl 29. I think them there 70 year olds are making a last few rash and ill fated decisions in that final push for the winning post

Yeah, it´s amazing how crazy some people are.

13 hours ago, Gottfrid said:

ok, you took the black or white version. No shades in your life. ;-) 

On the contrary, my life is full of colour.