Rescue After 3 Days: Elderly Man Freed from Bathroom Ordeal

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In a dramatic turn of events, 72-year-old Pornchai was rescued from his bathroom in Chon Buri, Thailand, after being trapped for three days. The incident began when Pornchai fell and could not get up, leading to an urgent response from local rescue services.

 

Pornchef had fallen early Sunday morning, slipping on the wet floor of his second-story bathroom. He was unable to rise or call out for help, and remained without food or significant movement until his rescue on Wednesday night.

 

The ordeal came to an end after a friend of Pornchai's son, tasked to check on him, heard weak cries for help from the bathroom and broke into the window to assist.

 

Rescue workers from the Sawang Rojanathamsathan Foundation arrived at the scene to find the elderly man in a debilitated state. They quickly administered first aid and transported him to Somdej Phra Nangchaosirikit Hospital for further medical attention.

 

Reports confirm that Pornchai is now stable but remains under careful observation due to the severity of his condition and the duration of his immobility.

 

This incident highlights the risks associated with the elderly living alone. It reminds us of the critical need for regular communication and check-ins with older relatives and friends, especially those who are vulnerable or have mobility issues.

 

Furthermore, it underscores the importance of accessible emergency aid and the vital role that community vigilance plays in safeguarding the welfare of seniors.

 

The community has reacted with relief and concern, sparking discussions on measures to prevent similar occurrences. Local authorities are considering initiatives to improve safety for seniors, emphasizing the necessity of installing emergency alert systems in homes of the elderly.

 

-- 2024-07-11

 

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[jacko45k]

Poor old guy...... actually not that old.

[mikebell]

After my TGF slipped on the non-slip bathroom tiles, I bought some heavy duty mats for both of us.

[jacko45k]

  On 7/11/2024 at 1:24 AM, mikebell said:

After my TGF slipped on the non-slip bathroom tiles, I bought some heavy duty mats for both of us.

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I did my front door step a while back with those strips of sandpaper like tape... can't believe front door steps are made of regular tiles here. Mrs  said something about keeping snakes out!

[hotchilli]

  On 7/11/2024 at 1:31 AM, jacko45k said:

I did my front door step a while back with those strips of sandpaper like tape... can't believe front door steps are made of regular tiles here. Mrs  said something about keeping snakes out!

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Dodgy neighbours?

[Burma Bill]

  On 7/10/2024 at 11:14 PM, webfact said:

72-year-old Pornchai was rescued from his bathroom

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Reminded me of this childhood rhyme (slightly adjusted!)

 

 

“Oh dear, what can the matter be?
One old man got locked in the lavatory,
He was there from Monday to Saturday
nobody knew he was there?”

 

Get well soon Mister Pornchai.

 

[Gandtee]

One of the best things I did when my old mum came to live with us here was to put handrails and nonslip mats in the shower rooms and at strategic points around the house.  Now at ninety, I'm glad I did. The balance can be a bit dodgy as you get older.

[Somnambulist]

This is why I take care of myself.

[JimTripper]

Something similar happened to a friend of the family. A bookcase fell on her and she was trapped there for several days. Just by coincidence her son called and had someone visit the house when she did not answer. They found her there still under the bookcase. She survived but was never the same mentally due to the stress of the incident or dehydration.

[simon43]

Over the past few years, several well-known members of south-east Asian forums have died after slipping in the bathroom and hitting their head. They were not elderly.....

 

Knowing of these accidents, I always hold onto a firm surface when using the shower etc.  I don't want to become one of those statistics.