A tragic accident occurred on the Nan River in Uttaradit, Thailand, when a man was electrocuted while attempting to secure a drifting fish raft to a bridge.
The shocking event, captured on video, unfolded during a period of heavy rain and strong currents.
Attempt to Save the Raft Turns Fatal
According to local reports, the man had noticed a fish raft drifting dangerously close to the bridge and rushed to tie it down to prevent it from being swept away.
Witnesses say he was standing on the bridge and handling a metal cable when it came into contact with a hanging live electrical wire.
Within seconds, sparks erupted, and the man collapsed after receiving a fatal electric shock.
Eyewitness Accounts
Bystanders on the bridge screamed for help as the man fell into the water. Emergency responders and local residents rushed to the scene, but it was too late. The victim was pronounced dead at the site.
“I saw him trying to grab the line when there was a loud spark,” said one witness. “It happened so fast — he didn’t even have a chance to react.”
Rescue Team Responds
Rescue crews arrived quickly, navigating the turbulent river to retrieve the man’s body and secure the raft that had caused the incident.
The operation took place under dangerous conditions, as parts of the electrical cable were still live and posed further risks.
Authorities Investigating
Local authorities have launched an investigation into why the electrical cable was hanging near the bridge and whether it was properly maintained.
Officials from the Uttaradit Provincial Electricity Authority stated they would inspect the area to prevent similar accidents in the future.
The incident has left the local riverside community in mourning. The man, described by neighbors as kind and hardworking, was well known in the area for maintaining fish rafts along the river.
“He was just trying to help,” said a friend. “It’s heartbreaking that something so small turned into something so deadly.”