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Man with epilepsy dies after falling into Udon Thani canal during seizure

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In a tragic event, a man suffering from epilepsy reportedly drowned after falling into a canal during a seizure. The unsettling event occurred in Udon Thani province, at a canal on Ban Bo Nam, Moo 7, Mu Mon municipality. The deceased, identified as 41 year old Chokchai Jandabao, was found lifeless in the canal by his wife and neighbours.

Upon arriving at the scene, local emergency personnel, including the investigation officer, Ratchaphol Morarattan, and medics from the Udon Thani rescue centre, were greeted by grieving relatives who had already retrieved the body from the water. According to neighbours, Chokchai was drinking alone by the canal when he suddenly toppled backwards and fell into the water, likely as a result of a severe epileptic seizure.

The frantic scene was further heightened by the mourning cries of 49 year old Jirana SaudKlang,…

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