Accident Security Guard Leaps Into Pool to Save Drowning Teen

[Georgealbert]

 

Picture courtesy of Workpoint.

 

A security guard has been hailed a hero after diving into a swimming pool fully clothed to rescue a drowning schoolboy, who was later revived after being found without a pulse.

 

The dramatic incident occurred around 13:40 on 13 July, at a housing estate clubhouse in Moo 5, Bang Duea Subdistrict, Mueang District, Pathum Thani Province. Police and emergency services rushed to the scene after being alerted by the estate’s security team.

 

Rescue workers arrived to find a 15-year-old boy, identified as Anon, known to friends as “First”, unconscious by the edge of a 25-metre pool. He had been pulled from the water moments earlier by Mr Wichan Charoensat, a 49-year-old security guard who responded immediately after receiving an emergency call from clubhouse staff.

 

According to witnesses, First had joined younger friends for a swim and was attempting to cross the pool when he began to struggle. At first, friends thought he was playing, but when he raised his hand repeatedly and began to sink, they realised he was in distress. Bystanders threw flotation devices into the water, but it was too late, the teenager slipped beneath the surface.

 

In a swift response, Mr Wichan raced to the pool, leapt in without hesitation, and dove to retrieve the unconscious boy from the bottom. Once at the poolside, volunteers from the Ruamkatanyu Foundation began CPR, joined shortly after by medics from Pathum Thani Hospital. A heart monitor showed no signs of life, and CPR and AED, continued as the boy’s grandmother, relatives and friends watched in tears.

 

In a moment of hope, rescuers detected a faint pulse. He was immediately transported to Pathum Thani Hospital for further treatment.

 

One of the boy’s friends, 13-year-old Wanmai, explained that it was First’s first visit to the pool. “He said he could swim. He jumped in and tried to cross the pool, but only made it a few metres before struggling. At first, we thought he was joking, he’s always playful. But then he kept raising his hand. That’s when we panicked.”

 

Mr Wichan, visibly moved by the incident, later recalled the moment he sprang into action. “I was on duty at the estate’s front gate when the clubhouse called. I ran straight there, saw the boy underwater and jumped in. I didn’t think twice. I just felt sorry for him. At that point, we didn’t know how long he’d been under or if he’d make it.”

 

Police are continuing to investigate the incident and have praised the actions of both the security guard and rescue teams. First’s condition remains under close observation at hospital.

 

  Adapted by Asean Now from Workpoint 2025-07-14

 

 

 

[Chelseafan]

These are the REAL heroes in life.

[quake]

Well done , that man.