Russian tourist in Pattaya dies after falling from condo balcony onto metal spikes

[rooster59]

Russian tourist in Pattaya dies after falling from condo balcony onto metal spikes

 

 

A Russian man has died after falling from the balcony of his condo and landing on metal spikes.

 

The unnamed man reportedly returned to his room at 4am on Friday morning at a condo on Soi Thap Phraya in Nong Prue only to realise he had lost his key.

 

He then woke guests staying in a neighbouring room and asked them if he could climb across from their balcony to his room, TNews reported.

 

As he began to make the climb he slipped and fell on to some metal railings which had been put in place to try and stop people gaining access to rooms.

 

One of the man’s legs was impaled on the spikes and witnesses reported hearing him scream out in pain.

 

Rescue workers from Sawang Boromtham Foundation eventually managed to cut the man free and he was taken to Pattaya City Memorial Hospital but was pronounced dead a short time later.

 

Doctors said the man had lost a huge amount of blood and could not be saved.

 

Police are treating the death as an accident.

 

Source: TNews

 

 

 

 

 

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[Just1Voice]

What a horrible way to die. 

 

[NCC1701A]

too bad they could not get a tourniquet around his leg.

 

RIP Russian man.

[Rimmer]

A couple of troll posts have been removed, someone has died please have some respect.

[darksidedog]

I'm surprised the video is being shown. That really is nasty. Bad way to go. RIP.

[HLover]

Not sure what the word for "ouch" in Russian is; but this looks like a painful way to exit this life.

[Aussieroaming]

Horrible, RIP. You would think that he could have gotten a master key from the Juristic. Too bad to die because of a poor decision. Quite feel sorry for the neighbour too, can't be feeling to good about the outcome.

[balo]

After watching the rescue operation it looks that they did their best , but I could not see any doctor at the scene to stop the bleeding , they could also given the man painkillers  .

I suspect he could have lived longer if they tried to stop the bleeding.  RIP. 

 

 

 

 

 

[dotpoom]

RIP.

[Rimmer]

An off topic post has been removed

[sammieuk1]

Note to self bungalow living in Thailand the way to go RIP

[DavoTheGun]

2 hours ago, balo said:

After watching the rescue operation it looks that they did their best , but I could not see any doctor at the scene to stop the bleeding , they could also given the man painkillers  .

I suspect he could have lived longer if they tried to stop the bleeding.  RIP. 

 

 

 

 

 

Looking at the amount of Blood looks like a Femoral Artery was punctured, only had about 20Mins if that was the case!

 

[csabo]

I hide an extra house key in my truck.  A little forethought could save your life.  

[csabo]

5 hours ago, NCC1701A said:

too bad they could not get a tourniquet around his leg.

If he lost as much blood as the implied he probably damaged his femoral artery which gave him a very short window to survive.  Also, I don't know the details of the rescue but in the event you or someone you know is impaled or stabbed, leave the foreign object in place until he/she is at the hospital where doctors will remove it.  If it means cutting a chunk of the spiked fence away then do that and deliver the victim with the fence still embedded.  The violates most peoples instincts but could save a life.

[Easy Come Easy Go]

14 minutes ago, csabo said:

If he lost as much blood as the implied he probably damaged his femoral artery which gave him a very short window to survive.  Also, I don't know the details of the rescue but in the event you or someone you know is impaled or stabbed, leave the foreign object in place until he/she is at the hospital where doctors will remove it.  If it means cutting a chunk of the spiked fence away then do that and deliver the victim with the fence still embedded.  The violates most peoples instincts but could save a life.

Yep, if you cut the femoral artery you are pretty much done for. I saw a video of a thief in Brazil that red kicking in a storefront window to gain access. His foot went right through it, but he shredded his artery and was dead within a few minutes. 

[Gandtee]

Well. The spikes did what they were installed for. R.I.P.

[gk10002000]

6 hours ago, NCC1701A said:

too bad they could not get a tourniquet around his leg.

 

RIP Russian man.

yeah.  This would frustrate me so much if I was in that situation.  To be stuck and just having to watch inefficiency, no first aid treatment, no crane or bucket being called.  Just stuck there watching the time tick away helplessly.   I still don't get why he didn't just go back down and get his key.  Sounds like he wasn't really the registered guest?  Or just drunk and too lazy to go back down. It was only 4 floors.  No elevator?

[gk10002000]

20 minutes ago, Easy Come Easy Go said:

Yep, if you cut the femoral artery you are pretty much done for. I saw a video of a thief in Brazil that red kicking in a storefront window to gain access. His foot went right through it, but he shredded his artery and was dead within a few minutes. 

Yes.  I recall that one too.  He bled out pretty quickly

[gk10002000]

38 minutes ago, csabo said:

If he lost as much blood as the implied he probably damaged his femoral artery which gave him a very short window to survive.  Also, I don't know the details of the rescue but in the event you or someone you know is impaled or stabbed, leave the foreign object in place until he/she is at the hospital where doctors will remove it.  If it means cutting a chunk of the spiked fence away then do that and deliver the victim with the fence still embedded.  The violates most peoples instincts but could save a life.

Yep. Just got to move quick.  A tourniquett, or clamp if possible.  Then a simple hand held power tool with a cutting disk or a saws all and remove the spike.  Or even a hand held hacksaw can work with some effort.  The spikes may just be iron and not tough steel and can be hand sawed fairly quickly.  Any emergency responder should have that basic equipment.  But I know that is unlikely to be readily available in Thailand.  That bucket they used was probably a utility truck, and not an EMT type of fire rescue.  But again, some better emergency preparedness could have saved this guy. 

[b2bme]

RIP

Makes me think more about finger print door locks. Seems a quick search shows they are readily available and something decent for around $300.

The condo I lived in Singapore had a 24 hour locksmith available. But security was also very good and only two apartments per floor so easy to hide a spare key.

Maybe this tragic incident will make us all think a bit should we find ourselves in the same situation. 

Remember the Soi Cowboy bar owner and well known local who had a similar death maybe a few years ago. Condolences to the family.

[SpeakeasyThai]

Don't they have a 24 hour Conscierge at these places? A downstairs reception manned for normal everyday things such as losing ones key?

Was Thai laziness and their everyday normal incompitence we endure the real reason the unfortunate  man died unnessesary?

[ujayujay]

6 hours ago, NCC1701A said:

too bad they could not get a tourniquet around his leg.

 

RIP Russian man.

Upper Leg you cant stop artery bleeding with anything.

[RichardColeman]

i get the feeling there is vodka in this story somewhere.

[wealthychef]

Bummer.  Very hard video to watch;  who filmed it?  Let's all be careful out there.  RIP Russian man, that's some bad luck and sorry but also not totally perfect judgment.  Sigh. 

[wvavin]

Thai balconies + farang = 100% death! Please believe in this equation.

[SpeakeasyThai]

5 minutes ago, RichardColeman said:

i get the feeling there is vodka in this story somewhere.

No mention of the word. What's your point?

[Emster23]

Someone mentioned "Don't they have a master key?" Answer, at least in my condo, is no. Each resident has whatever door lock and handle they want. I would not want someone to have a master key. They could call a locksmith, even at that hour. 4 am, probably not thinking too clearly

[connda]

I find it amazing at how many sharp, pointed objects are routinely stuck in the ground, from bamboo to metal.  You can kill yourself just slipping and falling at ground level.

[balo]

If he lost as much blood as the implied he probably damaged his femoral artery which gave him a very short window to survive.  Also, I don't know the details of the rescue but in the event you or someone you know is impaled or stabbed, leave the foreign object in place until he/she is at the hospital where doctors will remove it.  If it means cutting a chunk of the spiked fence away then do that and deliver the victim with the fence still embedded.  The violates most peoples instincts but could save a life.

Yes one guy was saved a few years ago , he was stuck on a fence, they kept the object in him and rushed him to the hospital. But this was on the ground so it would have been an easier rescue operation. Maybe it was too late anyway for this Russian guy but you never know.

[RichardColeman]

3 minutes ago, SpeakeasyThai said:

No mention of the word. What's your point?

I'm guessing at 4 am he came in drunk, woke all the neighbors up and fell. Only a complete idiot or a drunk would attempt this. Most people are probably tucked up in bed at this time - you certainly dont go banging on your neighours door at 4 am unless inebriated. 

 

Of course I could be wrong, but i'm sure toxicology will show alcohol involved - or some substance.