Man shot in leg with spear gun during Pattaya fishing trip

A Russian tourist was shot in the leg with a spear gun during an ill fated fishing trip in waters off Pattaya.

Caeohob Sazonov, 62, accidentally shot himself in the left leg as he attempted to shoot a fish during a dive on Tuesday.

Pictures shared on social media show the spear firmly planted in Mr Sazonov’s left calf.

Mr Sazonov received first aid at the scene but was then rushed by speed boat to the mainland for further treatment.

Mr Sazonov is now recovering in hospital and is in a stable condition, local media reported.

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