A 23 year old Chinese tourist was taken to hospital after jumping into a body of water at a Chiang Mai tourist attraction on the evening of Saturday, 10 October. Hang Dong Police are investigating why.
Police received a report of the incident at about 7.20pm and sent patrol officers to check the scene.
Rescue workers from Nong Khuai gave the man first aid before taking him to Chiang Mai Klaimor Hospital, where doctors could check his condition and safety. His condition has not been reported.
No relatives were at the scene. Officers found his passport and a business card from his accommodation, and contacted the accommodation to help trace his family and inform them.
Police have not given a reason for the jump and are still establishing the facts. The attraction was not named in the report.
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