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An 80-year-old woman was safely rescued after climbing a 20-metre-high telephone signal tower near the Hat Yai Police Station, local rescue teams reported on 10 March.

 

Emergency responders from the Mittraphap Samakkhi Foundation, operating in the Hat Yai area, were alerted to the incident when a call was received reporting that someone was threatening to jump from the tower beside the railway line in the community behind the police station.

 

Upon arrival, rescue officer Mr Trayaphop Disara discovered the elderly woman standing atop the signal pole. Despite his initial efforts to persuade her to descend, she insisted on waiting for her son to join her before coming down. “She said she was just waiting for her son and would come down as soon as he arrived,” Mr Disara explained.

 

After her son arrived, the situation was resolved as the woman agreed to descend. Due to her advanced age and evident distress, the rescuers supported her carefully to ensure her safety during the descent, a process that took more than 20 minutes. No injuries were reported.

 

Further enquiry revealed that the woman appeared to be under considerable stress, reportedly burdened by financial difficulties and unresolved debts, which may have contributed to her emotional state. It was also noted that a recent setback regarding her son’s bank loan might have been a triggering factor.

 

-- 2025-03-11

 

2 minutes ago, Georgealbert said:

An 80-year-old woman was safely rescued after climbing a 20-metre-high telephone signal tower

threatening to jump from the tower 

Wow, the mentally ill are living longer these days. 

 

She's got bigger balls than me !

3 hours ago, Georgealbert said:

It was also noted that a recent setback regarding her son’s bank loan might have been a triggering factor.

 

80 years old and possibly having to choose between suicide or a loan shark.

Life is tough for most Thais.

1 hour ago, JoePai said:

She's got bigger balls than me !

Take your word for it!

This is better than reading about a "cat stuck up a tree" rescue.