Rescue Worker Threatened at Gunpoint During Emergency Call in Nonthaburi
A rescue worker in Nonthaburi was threatened with a firearm by a bystander who was dissatisfied with the speed of emergency assistance during a drowning incident.
On October 19, 2026, a rescue worker from the Sai Ma Municipality, identified as 25-year-old 'Gun,' reported a harrowing incident that occurred while responding to a drowning call in the Tha It sub-district of Pak Kret, Nonthaburi. According to the report provided to Khaosod Online, the rescue team arrived at the scene at approximately 10:32 PM on the previous night to assist a person found in a water basin.
During the rescue attempt, the worker requested assistance from a friend of the victim to help lift the individual onto a rescue board. The friend, who appeared to be intoxicated, refused to help and began verbally abusing the rescue staff, claiming they had arrived too late. As the rescue team proceeded to move the victim themselves, the individual returned, brandished a firearm, and pointed it at the rescue worker’s face. Despite attempts by the victim's partner to intervene, the assailant fired one shot into the air before continuing to threaten the worker with the weapon.
This incident highlights the risks faced by emergency responders in the field. For residents and travelers, it serves as a reminder of the volatility that can occur in emergency situations. Authorities are currently reviewing CCTV footage from the rescue vehicle to investigate the incident. It remains to be confirmed whether the assailant has been apprehended or if further legal charges have been filed.
