Chiang Mai: Second-Hand Clothes Vendor Rescued from 60-Metre Tower

[Georgealbert]

 

Picture from responders 

 

A second-hand clothes vendor in Chiang Mai experiencing extreme stress over informal debts climbed a 60-metre communication tower but became stranded and had to call emergency services for help.

 

The incident occurred at approximately 09:30, on December 7 in front of the San Phi Suea Municipality office in Chiang Mai. According to reports, the distressed man, not named but aged 47, contacted emergency hotline 1669, stating that he was overwhelmed by his debt situation. He climbed the radio transmission tower and accidentally got an electric shock, leaving him stuck and too weak to descend.

 

Emergency hotline staff alerted local authorities, including Deputy Mayor Phawit Boonchala of San Phi Suea Municipality. Rescue teams specialising in rope rescue operations, along with a team from the San Phi Suea Rescue Foundation, were quickly dispatched to the scene.

 

Rescuers used a drone to assess the situation and confirmed that the casualty was conscious but weak and unable to communicate effectively. A specialised rope rescue team climbed the tower, while a fire service turntable ladder with a rescue cage, provided by Chiang Mai Municipality was deployed to bring the man down. The rescue operation lasted over two hours, and the casualty was safely brought to the ground before being transported to a hospital for treatment.

 

Deputy Mayor Phawit stated, "We responded immediately after being informed. Despite his weakened state, he was conscious. Our rope rescue team worked efficiently, and we ensured his safety during the operation."

 

Authorities are investigating the incident and have urged anyone dealing with financial or emotional distress to seek help from appropriate channels rather than resorting to dangerous actions.

 

-- 2024-12-08

 

 

[PJ71]

Is this the latest trend, was there not another one of these the other day?

[0ffshore360]

Did a single dose of ECT change his mind about the reasons he climbed the tower?

[novacova]

5 hours ago, Georgealbert said:

stating that he was overwhelmed by his debt situation

Climbing communication towers is good stress therapy in these here parts.

[black tabby12345]

On 12/8/2024 at 6:13 AM, PJ71 said:

Is this the latest trend, was there not another one of these the other day?

 

You mean this?

 

[black tabby12345]

A second-hand clothes vendor in Chiang Mai experiencing extreme stress over informal debts climbed a 60-metre communication tower but became stranded and had to call emergency services for help.

 

Out of mind, but didn't forget  to carry his mobile phone with him.

Saved by own 2nd Nature; Smartphone Addiction.

[roo860]

Must be selling clothes to the 'highest bidder'.