Picture courtesy of Khaosod.

 

A fishing trip ended in death, when a boat began leaking mid-journey, forcing two men to jump into the water. One man managed to swim to safety, while the other drowned despite a two-hour rescue search.

 

The incident occurred on 12 July at a lake in Ban Non Makok, Don Wai Subdistrict, Non Sung District, Nakhon Ratchasima Province. Local rescue unit Hook 31 responded to reports of a missing person and dispatched its specialised water rescue team with diving equipment to the scene.

 

Upon arrival, rescuers found a parked motorcycle with Nakhon Ratchasima registration plate and a pair of sandals on the bank of the pond. Rescue divers began an immediate search, combing the lake for more than two hours before locating the body.

 

The deceased was identified as Mr Daeng, 57, a local resident. His grief-stricken relatives were present when his body was brought ashore and broke down in tears upon seeing his lifeless form wrapped in a white cloth.

 

According to rescue personnel, Mr Daeng and a friend had ridden a motorcycle to the lake to check fishing nets they had set earlier. The two boarded a small boat, but it began taking on water mid-way across the lake. Both men jumped into the water in a desperate attempt to reach safety.

 

While Mr Daeng’s companion was able to swim back to shore, Mr Daeng did not make it and disappeared beneath the surface. His body was later being recovered by divers.

 

Authorities have confirmed that the cause of death was drowning and that no foul play is suspected.

 

  Adapted by Asean Now from Khoasod 2025-07-14

 

 

 

3 hours ago, Georgealbert said:

while the other drowned despite a two-hour rescue search.

Despite??? I don´t think that has something to do with it. He drowned a bit before that.

This is why God invented life jackets. 

 

I bought several of my own in Thailand because many of the public offerings were either horrid and smelly or non-existent.  I'd toss them in the pickup if my plans included water sports or ferry rides.