Over 100 Pig Heads Found in Thai Drinking Water Reservoir Spark Investigation
Translated from Korean, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
At a glance
- Over 100 pig heads were found dumped in a reservoir supplying drinking water to residents in Nakhon Ratchasima, Thailand.
- The discovery was made by a local resident who initially mistook the heads for debris.
- Authorities have launched an investigation into the incident, which has caused significant public concern and foul odors.
An alarming discovery has been made in Thailand's Nakhon Ratchasima province, commonly known as Korat, where over 100 pig heads were found floating in a reservoir that supplies drinking water to local residents. The unsettling find occurred on the morning of June 29th in the Bua Yai district.
Local resident Wichian first noticed a large number of items floating on the water's surface while checking the reservoir's water levels and fish traps. Initially believing them to be simple garbage, he was shocked to realize they were numerous pig heads. Some of the heads had already begun to decompose, emitting a strong, foul odor and creating a visible foam on the water's surface.
Following the discovery, Wichian immediately alerted a local council member, La-or. City officials were dispatched to the scene and proceeded to collect all the pig heads from the reservoir. The reservoir is a primary source of raw water for the Bua Yai municipality's drinking water supply, raising serious public health concerns.
Local authorities have initiated an investigation into the incident to determine who is responsible for dumping the pig heads and why. The act has caused significant distress and disgust among the local population, who rely on the reservoir for their daily water needs.
What is that floating in our water source?
Originally published by Dong-A Ilbo in Korean. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.