In a truly shocking incident that has left locals in Buriram province both bewildered and mournful, a 51-year-old woman and her 21-year-old nephew found themselves dramatically unprepared when they attempted to revive a man found lifeless in a provincial canal. It all unfolded yesterday, March 2, near the Buriram-Prakhon Chai road, conveniently nestled between Chum Phle village and the town of Prakhon Chai.
The man, later identified as 63-year-old Mee – whose restraint-protected surname remains unrevealed – was lying serenely in a two-meter-deep pond showing no obvious signs of harm or foul play, according to an on-the-spot inspection by none other than Police Lieutenant Anusorn Yonsatitkul and his team from Prakhon Chai police station. Nearby, an eerily still motorcycle and some scattered fishing gear painted a somber picture of the man’s last hobby-filled moments. The consensus? Mee had been, sadly, submerged for around two days, a theory heavily bolstered by the unmistakable scent of decay lingering in the air.
The chain of events began when the sharp-eyed Jim, with her equally perceptive nephew beside her, was casting lines in the canal. What was meant to be a peaceful fishing day took a dark turn. They spotted something curious – human hair bobbing on the surface of the water. Confusion gave way to decisive action as they retrieved Mee’s body from its watery grave. Courageously, they tried to administer CPR, hoping for a miraculous outcome. A few compressions in, Jim experienced an unexpected odoriferous encounter as foul-smelling liquid gushed from the man’s mouth, and to her horror, a veritable cloud of flies emerged too. At that heart-stopping moment, Jim realized the tragic truth – Mee was beyond help.
Questioned later, Jim candidly admitted she was no CPR maestro, her only familiarity with the lifesaving technique gleaned from countless television dramas. She remarked honestly that, despite her wish to help, she simply wasn’t prepared for such a grim situation.
Offering some backstory, 53-year-old Wirasak, a steadfast friend of Mee’s, recounted that Mee was an enthusiastic angler, frequently casting nets alongside him. It was just the day before this tragic event that Mee opted to venture solo to his beloved fishing spot. Wirasak speculated that this turn of fortune might have been due to Mee getting hopelessly entangled in those very nets that brought him joy, ultimately sealing his fate and robbing him of his life.
Tracking back through similarly grim tales, who can forget the bizarre case of December 30 last year? Pattaya police were flummoxed by the grim sight of a foreign man’s body, disturbingly folded and wedged into a Naklua resort drainpipe. Not your average crime scene, this fellow’s legs were eerily sticking upward, causing immediate discomfort among the early responders.
These stories highlight the ever-present unpredictability of life and serve as sobering reminders of the unexpected challenges that can burst forth while simply going about routine activities. While rescuers like Jim and her nephew may never have anticipated the responsibilities of that fateful day, their efforts embody a human spirit willing to leap into action, even into uncharted waters of crisis.
This story is so devastating. That poor woman trying to save someone with just TV drama CPR knowledge is both heartbreaking and terrifying. It makes you think about the need for basic emergency training for everyone.
Sure, but why would anyone expect to find a dead body while fishing? It’s so uncommon; you can’t expect her to be a professional.
But isn’t that exactly why we should all be prepared? Life throws these curveballs when we least expect them.
Exactly, Larry D! And if such training could save even one life in such an unpredictable situation, it’s totally worth it.
I remember hearing about that other case with the guy in the drainpipe. It’s like out of a horror movie. What’s with all these creepy finds in Thailand recently?
It’s not just Thailand though. Crazy stuff happens everywhere, but I agree, these stories are unsettling. Makes you cautious about where you travel.
To be fair, these stories probably happen more often, but we hear about them less. The media loves an eerie headline.
I feel for the nephew. They’re trying to enjoy a peaceful time, and then suddenly, disaster strikes. It’s a memory he won’t forget, and it’s tough to deal with for sure.
Question is, why was the body not discovered earlier? Was nobody really in the area for two whole days?
That’s puzzling! But if it’s a remote fishing spot, maybe people just avoid it.
Or maybe others did see something odd but chose to ignore it. It’s sad but happens sometimes.
Could be, Joe! People do tend to mind their own business. I just hope it wasn’t out of negligence.
I can’t believe the police thought he’d been there for two whole days. How do they even determine that so quickly? Wouldn’t it require a coroner or something?
Good point, Kim. But they probably rely on obvious signs like decay and smell. Specialists would be needed for exact timings.
Why was his surname ‘restraint-protected’? That’s suspicious to me!
It might be a cultural or legal thing, Sammy. Protecting the identity of deceased people is sometimes done for various reasons.
Why was no one worried about Mee if he didn’t come back for two days? Someone should’ve noticed, right?
It’s strange, Julie, but sometimes people assume others are just busy or taking their time, especially if they’re known to enjoy solitude.
And maybe he didn’t have close family nearby. Not everyone checks in daily.
Was there any suggestion it could’ve been foul play, despite police saying otherwise? It seems too strange to me.
The idea of him getting tangled in his own nets is plausible. Especially if he was alone and no one could help.
Agreed, Sarah. Not everything suspicious is a crime. Accidents do happen.
The nephew deserves some praise too. Stepping up to help someone else like this is admirable at any age.
These types of incidents remind me that life is so fragile. Grateful for every day but also cautious now.
I’m just thinking about all the unseen dangers when we step out for what is supposed to be a normal day’s activity. So surreal.
All this really hammers home the unpredictability of life. We can only do our best and be prepared, but sometimes things are out of our control entirely.
To find someone like that and then have flies emerge during CPR—I’d be traumatized by nightmares forever. I respect their bravery so much.