The Sawang Rattana Trai Rescue Team successfully rescued a drunk Thai soldier who, in an attempt to impress a woman, jumped into a canal under the Rattana Makkah Bridge in the central province of Saraburi and nearly drowned.

 

Police received a report of a drunk Thai soldier jumping into the canal at 9pm yesterday, November 13, and coordinated with the Sawang Rattana Trai Rescue Team. More than 20 officers rushed to the scene to rescue the soldier, and many locals in the area came to watch the rescue.

 

Rescuers spotted the soldier lying over a cluster of water hyacinths and immediately abseiled from the bridge to provide the intoxicated man with a life jacket. The soldier refused help at first. The rescuers had to talk to him, urging him to remain calm so they could facilitate the rescue.

The rescuer then negotiated a jet ski to the scene and picked up the soldier. The soldier was safe but still under the influence of alcohol. He revealed his motive for jumping but urged the press to conceal his identity and rank.

 

by Petch Petpailin

Photo via ThaiRath

 

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Yeah Babe! Look at me! What a though guy you met. I believe I can swim.

Ooooh boy (laughing). Didn't you make a donkey of yourself. 

I guess the lady of his (lust) love, wasn't too impressed.

 

34 minutes ago, webfact said:

urged the press to conceal his identity and rank.

 

He could say he is only a squaddie and not a marine 

Who knew you could float on water hyacinth?

19 hours ago, webfact said:

More than 20 officers rushed to the scene to rescue the soldier, and many locals in the area came to watch the rescue.

Nothing much on TV ?

Military personell are not noted for their intelligence even when sober.

 

We used to call that kind of thing 'performing'

 

Looking back wistfully.

8 hours ago, soalbundy said:

Military personell are not noted for their intelligence even when sober.

 

Depends. On a lot of things. Including country.