Missing Thai national after Mayon explosion found alive

Thai nationals, Nithi Rvangpisit, left, and Tanut Rvchippiyarak, rest in a hospital in Legazpi city with their mountain climbing gear after surviving a steam-driven explosion of Mayon volcano, one of the Philippines' most active volcanoes, Tuesday, May 7, 2013 in Albay province, about 450 kilometers (285 Miles) southeast of Manila, Philippines. Mayon volcano rumbled to life Tuesday, spewing room-sized rocks toward nearly 30 surprised climbers, killing five and injuring others that had to be fetched with rescue helicopters and rope. AP/Nelson Salting

 

MANILA, Philippines - The Thai national who went missing after Mayon Volcano's ash explosion has been found alive on Wednesday.

Boonchai Jattupornong, 35, who is the last among the reported missing trekkers, was found around 3:45 p.m. in Camp 2 or located about 3,000 feet from the foot of Mayon.

The Thai survivor was unable to walk due to fatigue and suffered broken right arm and burns in the neck and back, according to Cedric Daep, head of the Albay Public Safety Emergency and Management Office.

The agency's report said the survivor is now in stable condition.

Twenty-seven climbers were reported to be in Camp 2 when the volcano spewed ash and stones on Tuesday morning. Related story: 5 dead, 7 hurt in Mayon Volcano ash eruption

Earlier on Wednesday, the five fatalities were also recovered.

Three were German nationals, one was a Spanish national residing in Germany, and Filipino tour guide Jerome Berin.

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