In an unfortunate twist of fate, a Thai man managed to get trapped in a drainage pipe for two days after a fishing trip in the Isaan province of Maha Sarakham. Fortunately, a garbage collector heard his cries for help and promptly reeled in a rescue team on March 4.

 

A Thai garbage collector heard the victim, 45 year old Runjuan, crying for help from the drainage pipe along the Nadune-Maha Sarakham Road in the Nadune district at about 1pm yesterday, March 4. The man investigated the sound and discovered Runjuan trapped inside the pipe. He then sought help from the Yang Nakhon Rescue Foundation and Nadune Hospital.

 

Upon reaching the scene, rescue teams found Runjuan stuck in the 80-centimeter diameter pipe. One end of the pipe was covered with dirt and mud, and the water level at the other end was too high for Runjuan to escape. Runjuan was located about 20 meters from the pipe’s exit.

 

Rescuers worked to clear the dirt and mud, gradually releasing the dead fish that Runjuan caught. After a two-hour operation, they successfully extracted Runjuan from the pipe. Runjuan, exhausted, was promptly taken to the hospital for a health check.

 

By Petch Petpailin

Caption: Photo via Channel 3

 

Source: The Thaiger 2024-03-05

 

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Thai fisherman hooked in pipe

Hooked in pipe!? What does that mean?

12 hours ago, snoop1130 said:

managed to get trapped in a drainage pipe for two days after a fishing trip in the Isaan province of Maha Sarakham.

Big part of the reason why I dont go fishing in Maha Sarekham.

The fish got its revenge.

14 hours ago, snoop1130 said:

Rescuers worked to clear the dirt and mud, gradually releasing the dead fish that Runjuan caught. After a two-hour operation, they successfully extracted Runjuan from the pipe. Runjuan, exhausted, was promptly taken to the hospital for a health check.

Brain scan ?

Because it was there, I guess.

Nice to see the monk has a smart phone, and had time to record the incident away from his Monastic duties.