Woman Saves Drowning Victim, Only to Discover He Had Been Dead for Days

[Georgealbert]

 

Picture from responders.

 

A woman and her nephew rescued a man they believed to be drowning in a roadside canal in Buriram province, only to realise in shock that he had been dead for at least two days.

 

At around 12:00 on 2 March, Pol. Lt. Anusorn Yontsatitkul, an investigative officer at Prakhon Chai Police Station, received a report from locals about a drowning victim found in a canal along the Buriram-Prakhon Chai road, approximately two kilometres from Prakhon Chai town.

 

Police officers, along with rescue teams from Sawang Janyatham Foundation and Ban Song Mueang Rescue, arrived at the scene. The water in the roadside canal was approximately two metres deep.

 

Near the edge of the canal, they discovered the body of a man later identified as Mr Mee 63. His body showed no visible signs of violence, and his fishing equipment and motorcycle were found nearby. Authorities estimated that he had been deceased for about two days, as his body had already begun to emit a strong odour, with signs of decomposition.

 

Ms Jim 51, was the first to discover the body. She recounted that she and her nephew had gone fishing, when she noticed strands of hair floating on the water’s surface. Suspecting someone was drowning, she asked her nephew to pull the person out.

 

Believing there was still a chance to save him, they laid the body face-up and began performing CPR. After about four or five chest compressions, water gushed out from the man’s mouth, accompanied by an overwhelming foul smell. Within moments, swarms of flies appeared, making her realise that he had been dead for some time.

 

Police are continuing their investigation to determine the exact cause of death. The body has been sent for an autopsy to confirm the time and circumstances of his passing. However, initial findings suggest there was no foul play.

 

-- 2025-03-03

 

[zepplin]

9 hours ago, Georgealbert said:

 

Picture from responders.

 

A woman and her nephew rescued a man they believed to be drowning in a roadside canal in Buriram province, only to realise in shock that he had been dead for at least two days.

 

At around 12:00 on 2 March, Pol. Lt. Anusorn Yontsatitkul, an investigative officer at Prakhon Chai Police Station, received a report from locals about a drowning victim found in a canal along the Buriram-Prakhon Chai road, approximately two kilometres from Prakhon Chai town.

 

 

Police officers, along with rescue teams from Sawang Janyatham Foundation and Ban Song Mueang Rescue, arrived at the scene. The water in the roadside canal was approximately two metres deep.

 

Near the edge of the canal, they discovered the body of a man later identified as Mr Mee 63. His body showed no visible signs of violence, and his fishing equipment and motorcycle were found nearby. Authorities estimated that he had been deceased for about two days, as his body had already begun to emit a strong odour, with signs of decomposition.

 

Ms Jim 51, was the first to discover the body. She recounted that she and her nephew had gone fishing, when she noticed strands of hair floating on the water’s surface. Suspecting someone was drowning, she asked her nephew to pull the person out.

 

Believing there was still a chance to save him, they laid the body face-up and began performing CPR. After about four or five chest compressions, water gushed out from the man’s mouth, accompanied by an overwhelming foul smell. Within moments, swarms of flies appeared, making her realise that he had been dead for some time.

 

Police are continuing their investigation to determine the exact cause of death. The body has been sent for an autopsy to confirm the time and circumstances of his passing. However, initial findings suggest there was no foul play.

 

-- 2025-03-03

 

Bet he guy giving CPR will never do that again…

[PETERTHEEATER]

She's thankful she didn't give him 'the kiss of life'😋