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In a heart-wrenching tragedy, a 41-year-old man drowned on September 23, while trying to save his mother from being swept away in the Lam Nam Mat River in Buriram province. The accident occurred at a wooden bridge in Ban Tha Poon, Nong Bost sub-district, where the son ultimately lost his life after struggling against the strong current for over 30 minutes.

 

Police Captain Rueangsak Saengkham from Nang Rong Police Station, along with a rescue team, responded to the scene after being notified of the incident. Divers from the Siam Ruam Jai Poo In Foundation were dispatched to search the river, which is about seven meters deep. After a 40-minute search, the body of the man, identified only as Mr. Theethat, was found 20 metres from the bridge.

According to the victim’s 67-year-old mother, Ms. Thongsuk, the tragedy unfolded as she and her son were on their way home after their daily routine of gathering grass for their cows. Riding a motorbike with a trailer, they attempted to cross the wooden bridge when the trailer wheel slipped into a gap. Ms. Thongsuk got off to free the wheel but accidentally fell into the river.

 

 

Her son immediately jumped into the water to rescue her. He fought hard, pushing his mother toward the bridge while battling the swift current. However, after over 30 minutes of struggling, he began to tire. Nearby villagers tried to assist by offering a pole, but it was too far to reach.

 

Ms. Thongsuk, in her grief, recalled her son’s final moments, saying that he mustered his last strength to push her closer to safety. She released her grip on him, hoping he would save himself, but moments later, she was pulled to safety by villagers while her son disappeared beneath the water.

 

“I should have been the one to die,” the devastated mother said, lamenting that it was her son who made the ultimate sacrifice. 

 

Rescue workers retrieved Mr. Theethat's body from the water, but despite their efforts, he was pronounced dead at the scene. 
 

-- 2024-09-24

 

 

1 hour ago, Georgealbert said:

Nearby villagers tried to assist by offering a pole, but it was too far to reach.

 

How about a rope, but I guess they didn't have one?  Realy sad story.

4 hours ago, Georgealbert said:

“I should have been the one to die,” the devastated mother said, lamenting that it was her son who made the ultimate sacrifice. 

I am sure that most mothers would feel that way.

A very sad story.

5 hours ago, Georgealbert said:

Ms. Thongsuk, in her grief, recalled her son’s final moments, saying that he mustered his last strength to push her closer to safety. She released her grip on him, hoping he would save himself, but moments later, she was pulled to safety by villagers while her son disappeared beneath the water.

That´s perfect, after her son had struggled 30 minutes the save her, she just let go and hope he will save himself. Thanks for saving me, son.

Tragic loss, good on the son.