webfact Posted June 14, 2017 Share Posted June 14, 2017 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/ -- © Copyright Thai PBS 2017-06-14 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted June 14, 2017 Author Share Posted June 14, 2017 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mwbrown Posted June 15, 2017 Share Posted June 15, 2017 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Croc Posted June 15, 2017 Share Posted June 15, 2017 It's a pity the Gazette can't tell the difference between an Austrian and an Australian. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dipterocarp Posted June 15, 2017 Share Posted June 15, 2017 (edited) 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). Edited June 15, 2017 by Dipterocarp Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wake Up Posted June 15, 2017 Share Posted June 15, 2017 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madusa Posted June 15, 2017 Share Posted June 15, 2017 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? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gk10002000 Posted June 16, 2017 Share Posted June 16, 2017 pretty area. darn cliffs have gotten so many climbers over the years, that there is white chalk runoff stains all over the place Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian2017 Posted June 16, 2017 Share Posted June 16, 2017 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! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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