Two Anglers Rescue Father and Child from Drowning in Khon Kaen
Two fishermen saved a father and his child from drowning in a pond in Khon Kaen province after hearing cries for help.
On October 16, 2026, a dramatic rescue occurred in a pond located in a field between Ban Khok Noi and Nong Saeng, in the Phra Lap sub-district of Khon Kaen. According to Khaosod Online, two men, Peerasak Khamba (30) and Phuwanat Phuangsri (34), were fishing nearby when they heard a woman calling for help. They discovered that a 46-year-old man, identified as Mr. Muang, and his child had begun to drown while foraging for shellfish.
The two anglers immediately jumped into the water to pull the pair to safety. Upon reaching the shore, they performed CPR on Mr. Muang, who was found in critical condition due to water inhalation. Emergency services from the Phra Lap Municipality and the Khon Kaen Hospital 1669 center arrived shortly after to take over medical care. Mr. Muang was rushed to the hospital for urgent treatment.
For residents and visitors, this incident serves as a reminder of the hidden dangers present in rural water bodies, which may have uneven depths or soft, muddy bottoms that can trap individuals foraging for food. While the immediate rescue was successful, the long-term medical status of the father remains to be confirmed by hospital authorities. Local officials have not yet released further details regarding the condition of the child involved in the incident.
