Police Officer's Body Found After Being Swept Away by Flash Floods in Lampang Province

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A 46-year-old police informant, Mr. Natthaphong, jumped into the Mae Mok Stream in Thoen District, Lampang Province, to apprehend a drug trafficking gang on August 16. The gang became alert during a sting operation and jumped into the stream, prompting Mr. Natthaphong to follow. However, he was swept away by the strong current and disappeared. Rescuers searched the area throughout the night but were unable to find his body. The next day, a body was discovered 300 meters from the point where he drowned, and it was later identified as Mr. Natthaphong's.

Key Takeaways:

  • A 46-year-old police informant, Mr. Natthaphong, jumped into the Mae Mok Stream to apprehend a drug trafficking gang but was swept away by the current.
  • The strong current was over two meters deep, making the search and rescue operation challenging.
  • Rescuers searched the area throughout the night, but no body was found, and the search was temporarily halted.
  • The next day, a body was discovered in the Huai Mae Mok area, 300 meters from the scene of the incident.
  • The body was identified as Mr. Natthaphong's after a detailed examination at Thoen Hospital.
  • The authorities were able to apprehend all suspects involved in the drug trafficking network.

Statistics:

  • The depth of the Mae Mok Stream was over two meters.
  • The search and rescue operation continued throughout the night until midnight.
  • The body was discovered 300 meters from the point where Mr. Natthaphong drowned.
  • The body was later identified as Mr. Natthaphong's after a detailed examination at Thoen Hospital.

Sources:

  • Thai News Agency
  • Wiang Mok Subdistrict Municipality Disaster Prevention and Mitigation Office report