A villager going up the mountain in search of forest products was attacked by 3 bears, the eyeball fell out of its socket, seriously injured. Officers had to walk for 5 hours to help.
Rescue Center staff Sawangkatanyu Thammasathan Association, Chanthaburi Province, received notification from forest officials. forest protection unit Ban Thung Ple base, Chaman sub-district, Makham district, Chanthaburi province, that there were villagers looking for forest products on the mountain and were seriously injured by bears. Soi Dao mountain area Khao Soi Dao Wildlife Sanctuary The connection between Khao Khitchakut National Park, Khao Khitchakut District, Chanthaburi Province, therefore coordinated with strength before planning because the accident scene had to walk for about 6-7 kilometers because it is a dense forest and there may be wild animals such as elephants. Forests and bears circled near the crash site.
It took officers more than 5 hours to reach the scene of the accident. Found the wounded, Mr. Uthai, 41 years old, in a state of being punched by a large animal in the face. until the right eye came out The nose and mouth were severely torn. but still interactive
from questioning Mr. Uthai Said that he went up the mountain with 2 other friends, claiming to have followed the wild elephant up the mountain. But on the way, I stopped by to find forest products. Until he accidentally encountered 3 large bears before being attacked by them directly. As for the friends who came together, they managed to escape in time and went after the authorities to help.
So the officers rushed to give first aid. Bring Mr. Uthai onto the cradle slowly. Moved down the mountain treacherously before being taken to the hospital But Mr. Uthai was seriously injured. Doctors need urgent surgery. He was sent for further treatment at Prapokklao Hospital, Chanthaburi. And is still in the care of a doctor closely.
Source: Thai News Agency