Thai teen saved from drowning in Chao Phraya River
A 24 year old rider and volunteer from the Poh Teck Tung Foundation jumped into the Chao Phraya River to rescue a 16 year old girl who had fallen in. The incident took place yesterday, February 3 at 3.30pm, and the girl was subsequently taken to Ang Thong Hospital for treatment.
Police from Mueang Ang Thong Police Station had been informed by local district volunteers that a distressed schoolgirl was standing on the edge of a bridge over the Chao Phraya River in Talat Luang subdistrict, Mueang district, Ang Thong province.
Upon receiving the report, the Mueang Ang Thong police officers, rescue workers and Poh Teck Tung Foundation staff, arrived at the scene. They found the girl, dressed in blue shorts and a pink shirt, crying and threatening to jump into the river.
Despite police negotiations lasting approximately 10 minutes, the girl eventually jumped, causing alarm among the onlooking residents.
A rider and volunteer from the Poh Teck Tung Foundation immediately jumped into the water to rescue her and brought her to the hospital for urgent care.
The 46 year old district volunteer recounted witnessing the girl crying on the bridge while passing by on his motorcycle and alerted the Mueang Ang Thong police and rescue team to negotiate and assist but the girl jumped before they could help.
Pao, the 24 year old rider, described the critical moment when he prepared to enter the water. He said upon seeing the girl jump, he immediately followed her into the river alongside a Poh Teck Tung Foundation volunteer.
He encouraged the girl, telling her that everyone has problems, including himself, but there is always a solution rather than making rash decisions.
Meanwhile, 23 year old volunteer Oi from the Poh Teck Tung Foundation shared his experience of preparing to assist and successfully helping the girl. Despite sustaining a minor cut on his foot from glass, Oi was relieved to have helped the girl out of the water, reported KhaoSod.
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