Uncle and Nephew Found Safe After Week Lost in Forest
A 74-year-old man and his 20-year-old nephew from Phayao province were found safe after seven days lost in dense forest, with rescue teams successfully extracting them for medical evaluation.
Two residents of Ban Pin village in Chiang Muang District, Phayao province, have been found safe after spending seven days lost and unreachable in dense forest. The missing men were identified as Nak Kamlue, 74, and Rames Chandan, 20. Search teams and community members launched a coordinated effort to locate them, and early this morning rescue officials radioed the command center with the good news that both men had been found in good condition.
When news of the discovery reached the search command center, relatives and family members waiting there were overwhelmed with emotion, many embracing each other tightly and crying with relief after a week of worry and uncertainty. Officials reported that both men remain safe and are being transported out of the forest for medical evaluation and initial first aid from health workers and doctors.
The discovery marks a success for the multi-agency rescue effort and community volunteers who worked continuously over the seven-day period despite challenging forest terrain and difficult access conditions. Further details about the location where they were found, the condition of both men, and the rescue route are expected to be released by the Chiang Muang Subdistrict Administrative Organization.
