Helicopter Rescue for Elderly Flood Victims in Mae Sai

[Georgealbert]

 

 

Pictures and video courtesy of DDPM.

 

The Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation (DDPM), on September 12, deployed a helicopter to rescue three elderly individuals, including one bedridden patient, who were trapped in their single-story home in Mae Sai district, Chiang Rai.

 

Ms. Traisulee Traisoranakul, spokesperson for the Ministry of Interior, provided an update following a meeting with local officials from the flood-affected provinces of Chiang Rai and Chiang Mai. Deputy Prime Minister and Interior Minister Anutin Charnvirakul has been closely monitoring relief efforts for affected residents.

 

 

Ms. Traisulee addressed recent social media criticism regarding the non-deployment of the KA-32 disaster relief helicopter during thunderstorms. She clarified that the DDPM follows strict safety protocols, and the helicopter was launched as soon as weather conditions permitted.

 

Today, after evaluating safe weather conditions, the DDPM, in collaboration with the Royal Thai Army, deployed the KA-32 helicopter. The DDPM's rescue team, "The Guardian Team," successfully carried out a mission to assist the three elderly residents, with all three being winched up to the helicopter before being transferred to safety.

 

Additionally, the team delivered food and water to 140 teachers and students at Samakkhi Pattana School in the Mong Kao Lang area, Mae Fah Luang district, where landslides had blocked roads and caused power outages, cutting off water and phone services.

Video of the rescue below.

 

 

-- 2024-09-13

 

 

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[hotchilli]

7 hours ago, Georgealbert said:

Deputy Prime Minister and Interior Minister Anutin Charnvirakul has been closely monitoring relief efforts for affected residents.

As if he cares one jot.