A netizen shared how they were out hiking with their friends at Pulau Ubin when a durian fell from a tree and landed on one of their friend’s head.
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The OP added that they were shocked when the injured friend suddenly fell into their shoulder after being hit by the durian, and said luckily the friend had been wearing a hat at the time.
Here is what the netizen said
We enjoyed so much at Pulau Ubin but there’s an accident happened the durian dropped to my friends head straight from the tree while we are walking.
Until now I’m still shocked she fell into my shoulder after the durian hit her head. she’s lucky she’s wearing hat and didn’t have a serious injury.
It’s a lesson please be more careful accident happened anytime.
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Protect yourself from falling durians
- Know the season: Durians have a specific season for fruiting, which varies depending on the region. If you are planning a hike in an area where durians grow, do some research to find out when the fruiting season is. During this time, the likelihood of durians falling from trees is higher.
- Keep an eye out: When hiking in an area with durian trees, be aware of your surroundings and keep an eye out for falling fruit. Durians are heavy and can cause serious injury if they hit you on the head.
- If can, wear a helmet. If not, wear a hat: If you are particularly concerned about getting hit by a falling durian, consider wearing a helmet. This will provide an extra layer of protection for your head.
- Avoid walking directly under durian trees: If possible, try to avoid walking directly under durian trees. Durians are more likely to fall straight down, so if you are walking to the side of a tree, you are less likely to get hit.
- Move quickly: If you do hear a durian falling from a tree, move quickly out of the way. Don’t try to catch the fruit or move it out of the way – your safety is more important.
- Stay calm: If you do get hit by a falling durian, stay calm and seek medical attention if necessary. Durians are heavy and can cause serious injury, but panicking will only make the situation worse.