Thread: Donegal woman dies in Samui balcony fall

A Donegal woman who died tragically on holiday on the island of Koh Samui in Thailand has been named as Louise Furey from Glenties in Co Donegal.
The 27-year-old worked in children's services in Guernsey, in the Channel Islands.
She had arrived on the island last Wednesday for a holiday with her boyfriend.
It is understood she died after falling from a balcony on Friday night.
Local people in Glenties have expressed deep sadness at the tragedy.
The Glenties Community Development group said the town is numb with shock and extended sympathy to her family and friends.
Louise was the youngest of five children and was a regular visitor home to the town.

https://www.rte.ie/news/ulster/2018/...eath-thailand/

RIP. Lets just hope that her death can't be attributed to the fkkuken dumb idiot rescue workers who always perform CPR with massive chest compression on every fall victim, and thereby possibly exacerbating internal injuries, potentially killing a victim who may otherwise have survived.

Originally Posted by Maanaam

RIP. Lets just hope that her death can't be attributed to the fkkuken dumb idiot rescue workers who always perform CPR with massive chest compression on every fall victim, and thereby possibly exacerbating internal injuries, potentially killing a victim who may otherwise have survived.

What are you on about? Slow down dude...

Tragedy as young woman dies in fall from balcony on Thai 'trip of a lifetime'



Louise Furey is believed to have fallen to her death from a balcony at her hotel in Thailand

A young woman has died following a tragic accident in Thailand just a few days into the "trip of a lifetime".

Louise Furey, from Glenties, Co Donegal, died after a fall from a balcony at her resort on Friday morning.
Ms Furey had arrived in the country last Wednesday for a holiday and was there with her long-term boyfriend Sam Bulmer.
The 27-year-old was based in Guernsey in the Channel Islands, where she worked with children's services.
Just a few days ago, Ms Furey posted a picture of herself and Mr Bulmer relaxing at their resort, the Replay residence and pool villa on the popular island of Koh Samui.
Poignant
Her poignant last Facebook post shows a picture of the couple having a drink beside the beach and reads: "Long flight... relaxation time."
A full investigation has been launched by Thai police into the circumstances surrounding the tragedy.

Louise's father Patsy, a well-known Donegal GAA fan, died less than two years ago following an illness.
Family members are understood to have travelled to Thailand in the aftermath of the tragedy.
The local community in Donegal has been plunged into mourning at the death of the popular young woman.
Her mum Breege is a well-known teacher in the Scoil Mhuire National School in the close-knit town.
Ms Furey has one brother, Daniel, and three sisters, Celine, Annie and Rosaleen.
Daniel and one of Ms Furey's sisters are understood to have travelled to Thailand to make arrangements for the return of their sister's body.
Ms Furey was born and grew up on the Ard Patrick estate in Glenties, where former Donegal GAA manager and Celtic coach Jim McGuinness was a close neighbour.

Numb

Glenties Community Group chairman Brian Carr said the entire town is numb following the news of the tragedy in Thailand.


Louise moved to Guernsey a few years ago but was a frequent visitor home," Mr Carr said.
"You would see herself and her close school friends catching up about what had happened since they last met.
"There was about five or six of them in a very close gang of friends, of which some are also away from home.
"Louise went on what would be called the trip of a lifetime just last Wednesday with her boyfriend Sam to Thailand.
"Unfortunately it is a holiday that has had such a tragic ending. The town is numb and in total shock with such terrible news.
"Our thoughts and prayers are with Louise's family at this time," he added.

https://www.herald.ie/news/tragedy-a...-36514331.html

Low railings on the balconies. When they gonna figure that out.

A good-looking woman. RIP.

Thailand and balconies, a dangerous combination.

RIP

Originally Posted by Neverna

Thailand and balconies, a dangerous combination.

And electricity.

And driving.

And anything at all that Thais are in charge of, have built, have responsibility over, or are using.

RIP

Glenties nicest part of Ulster far nicer than Koh Samui

Originally Posted by Neverna

A good-looking woman. RIP.

Thailand and balconies, a dangerous combination.

It happens frequently elsewhere too, particularly to Brit holidaymakers in Spain.

I'm sure the medical help is frequently not the best but let's not blame this on Thailand.

Generally the dangerous combination is of holidays, booze and balconies, wherever the location.

Knee / thigh high balconies. I fcuking hate them

^ Don't forget the tiles and the drain pipe located at the highest point.

Yes, and the fact that they are so rarely on the ground floor.

Get the mrs to check if the railing is connected to the mains.

That resort is only four storeys high. Freak accident for sure.

Any word that the couple were having "extravagant sex" when the mishap occurred?

How tragic. She looks the sensible type too. R.I.P Louise.

What a tragedy.. RIP!

Originally Posted by aging one

What are you on about? Slow down dude...

Almost every news report of a fall from a balcony or car crash that has photos or video shows rescue workers doing chest compressions.

Originally Posted by cyrille

I'm sure the medical help is frequently not the best but let's not blame this on Thailand.

When rescue workers qualify for the job by doing an eight hour course, it seems like the only thing they know to do is CPR, and have no idea that trauma victims need support for possible internal injuries, not damaging chest compressions.
See above.

Originally Posted by Seekingasylum

That resort is only four storeys high.

Originally Posted by SKkin

Any word that the couple were having "extravagant sex" when the mishap occurred?

Yeah, that fall was from the 5th floor and she was alive but broken when found. The video shows rescue worker performing CPR with massive chest compressions. She was dead on arrival at hospital. It's entirely possible the chest compressions caused her death, but of course the fall is blamed and the rescue workers are not educated about the need to NOT do chest compressions on a fall or crash victim.


I said I hope this lass's death was not caused by incompetant rescue workers. But it's on the cards, innit?

Originally Posted by uncle junior

Low railings on the balconies

Originally Posted by Maanaam

rescue workers

Originally Posted by Neverna

Thailand and balconies

Originally Posted by Luigi

the tiles and the drain pipe

Originally Posted by baldrick

Knee / thigh high balconies

Originally Posted by SKkin

extravagant sex

Originally Posted by OhOh

termite riddled support posts.

Originally Posted by Seekingasylum

No fifth floor.

TDCSI never fails to amuse
Ill go with Cyrilles verdict i reckon

Originally Posted by cyrille

Generally the dangerous combination is of holidays, booze and balconies, wherever the location

Originally Posted by cyrille

It happens frequently elsewhere too, particularly to Brit holidaymakers in Spain.

Yep, read about many falling trying to climb from one balcony to another while pissed

Or diving into the pool.

Irresponsible builders...adding a pool.

People should just stay home.