A shocking scene unfolded Wednesday morning in Phnom Penh, Cambodia, when a woman in her early 30s was found lying in a vacant lot near Keng Road and Win Win Boulevard, alive but severely weakened. Emergency responders rushed her to Prek Phon Health Center, where doctors described her as malnourished, dehydrated, and exhausted, yet stable. The discovery has sparked concern and conversation about how rapidly growing Southeast Asian cities care for vulnerable residents.
The Discovery
Authorities received a call shortly after 11:00 a.m. after residents spotted the woman motionless near a construction site. One passerby admitted he first saw her around 5:30 a.m., assuming she was resting. Hours later, seeing her still unmoving, he realized she needed urgent help.
“She hadn’t moved for hours, so I knew something was wrong,” the witness said.
The woman showed signs of recent hospitalization but carried no ID. Officials suspect she may have recently been discharged from a nearby hospital and became stranded while trying to reach shelter or transportation.
The Investigation
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