Famous Laos Folk singer Inteng Keobouala is believed to have jumped to her death from a bridge in Champasack. - Laotian Times
VIENTIANE, Sept 20 (Laotian Times): A well-known 30-year-old singer is believed to have jumped to her death from a bridge on Monday evening (Sept 19) in Champasack Province, southern Laos.
Police responded to a call from witnesses who saw the woman jump from the Laos-Japan Bridge spanning the Mekong River at approximately 10 am.
An empty vehicle was found at the scene, registered to Inteng Keobouala, a famous Mor lam singer in the country. Mor lam is a traditional Lao form of song in Laos and Isan. Mor lam means 'expert song', or 'expert singer', referring to the music or artist respectively.
Nearby fishermen immediately provided assistance in the search for the woman’s body, while emergency services volunteers were called to join the effort.
Early reports suggest that Inteng, a resident of Phonthong District in Champasack Province, may have taken her life due to financial debts.
A post leaked to Facebook believed to be a suicide note sends apologies to the singer’s parents, siblings, colleagues, and husband, as well as to those who had loaned her money.
The search for Inteng has entered its second day, while authorities have yet to recover her body. - Laotian Times
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