A man in Thailand experienced a tragic incident while cutting grass that serves as a cautionary tale against taking shortcuts.
In an effort to expedite the process, the man decided to replace the regular strimmer blade with a larger metal one.
Regrettably, the metal blade snapped, resulting in a severe and ultimately fatal injury to his genitals due to excessive blood loss.
The lifeless body of the 39-year-old man, identified as Praditsin Chuypad, was discovered by the police in a forest park located in Nong Bua Lamphu province on June 28, as reported by Thai news media The Thaiger.
His legs and trousers were drenched in blood, with a grass strimmer and a broken metal blade found nearby. Investigators also came across a blood-stained fragment of the broken blade.
Upon closer examination, rescue workers noticed deep lacerations on Praditsin’s genitals and groin area, leading them to determine that his demise was a result of substantial blood loss caused by the blade severing his arteries. It is believed that the blade broke upon impact with the victim.
According to a 72-year-old caretaker named Waen Visetsakda, the owner of the forest park had employed Praditsin to trim the grassy areas.
The incident occurred on the day when Praditsin was assigned to complete the job, two days after he had started working.
Mr. Waen revealed that Praditsin had decided to replace the standard strimmer blade with a larger metal one, hoping it would speed up his work.
It is worth noting that Praditsin’s uncle, Narongsak Laketago, aged 56, had cautioned him against using metal cutting blades. Unfortunately, Praditsin disregarded this advice, leading to the tragic outcome.
The Dangers of Severed Arteries
Arteries are thick, muscular blood vessels that have a critical job in delivering oxygen and nutrients to various organs and tissues.
When an artery is severed, it disrupts the flow of oxygenated blood to the tissues and organs it serves. The severity of the consequences depends on the location and size of the damaged artery.
Severing a major artery, such as the aorta or the carotid artery, can result in rapid and severe blood loss, posing an immediate threat to life.
Severed arteries lead to uncontrolled bleeding, known as hemorrhage. Arterial bleeding is particularly dangerous because it tends to be profuse and pulsatile, meaning blood spurts out in sync with the heartbeat.
This type of bleeding is harder to control and can quickly result in significant blood loss that can result in death.
Header image source: ThaiRath via The Thaiger.