Two foreign tourists rescued after falling off cliff at Railay beach

 

 

KRABI: -- Two injured foreign tourists were rescued late last night after they fell from the limestone cliff at Railay beach in Krabi province.

 

The names of the two tourists were not yet known, but one is an Argentine female tourist, and her friend, an Austrian man.

 

Both tourists were rushed to Krabi hospital for treatment after they were rescued at different location several hundred metres apart below the cliff at Railay beach.

 

Full story: http://englishnews.thaipbs.or.th/two-foreign-tourists-rescued-falling-off-cliff-railay-beach/

 

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Aussie, Argentinian hospitalized after Krabi rock climbing accident

Phuket Gazette 

 

The victims were first taken to Frist Standard Clinic at Ao Nang, but later transferred to Wattanapat Hospital in Trang. Photo: Kritsada Mueanhawong

 

KRABI: -- Two tourists were rescued but suffered serious injuries after falling off a cliff while rock climbing in Krabi yesterday.

The accident occurred while climbing a cliff between Ao Ton Sai and Ao Pai Plong. Rescue teams, including tourist police, marine police and Nopparat National Park officers, went in search of them after the mishap was reported.

Australian national Thomas Rakuschan, 27, and Argentinian national Maria Florencia Clavetti, 28, were reportedly amateur climbers and went climbing without a guide or expert accompanying them.

 

Full story: http://www.phuketgazette.net/phuket-news/Aussie-Argentinian-hospitalized-Krabi-rock-climbing-accident/66695?desktopversion

 

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17 hours ago, webfact said:

Aussie, Argentinian hospitalized after Krabi rock climbing accident

Phuket Gazette 

 

The victims were first taken to Frist Standard Clinic at Ao Nang, but later transferred to Wattanapat Hospital in Trang. Photo: Kritsada Mueanhawong

 

KRABI: -- Two tourists were rescued but suffered serious injuries after falling off a cliff while rock climbing in Krabi yesterday.

The accident occurred while climbing a cliff between Ao Ton Sai and Ao Pai Plong. Rescue teams, including tourist police, marine police and Nopparat National Park officers, went in search of them after the mishap was reported.

Australian national Thomas Rakuschan, 27, and Argentinian national Maria Florencia Clavetti, 28, were reportedly amateur climbers and went climbing without a guide or expert accompanying them.

 

Full story: http://www.phuketgazette.net/phuket-news/Aussie-Argentinian-hospitalized-Krabi-rock-climbing-accident/66695?desktopversion

 

-- © Copyright Phuket Gazette 2017-06-14

 

There are dozens of people on those cliffs every day.  I'm surprised this doesn't happen more often.

 

It's a pity the Gazette can't tell the difference between an Austrian and an Australian.

Lead fall pulling off the belayer? They may have more guts than skill, 

best to hire a local guide. (Sorry I thought they got arrested for something after the rescue my bad).

7 hours ago, Old Croc said:

It's a pity the Gazette can't tell the difference between an Austrian and an Australian.

Just vacationed in Austria. One of their best selling tshirts is a shirt that has a photo of a kangaroo and then states "no kangaroos in Austria". Guess a lot of tourists get it wrong and ask about the Kangaroos. Cheers 

8 hours ago, Old Croc said:

It's a pity the Gazette can't tell the difference between an Austrian and an Australian.

Simple, an Austrian when he arrives in Australia becomes an Australian.

When asked where he was from, an Austrian said, "Austria" they thought it was Australia and they said to him "you got a funny accent". He answered, "yes, everyone in Australia has funny accent".

Oh, before I forget, an Austrian when he emigrates to USA he becomes the governor of California. Just ask Arnold Swazennager all right?

pretty area. darn cliffs have gotten so many climbers over the years, that there is white chalk runoff stains all over the place

Does anyone have further information regarding this accident? The spot it was in, how the accident occurred?

 

There was a follow up article in one of the Krabi Thai web news sources that implied the park service has responded with some kind of guiding requirements or other restrictions. I'd also like to get the info on that.

 

Thanks very much!