This harrowing unpublished image shows the desperate race to save tragic cricket legend Shane Warne by paramedics and his friends.

The still from CCTV footage emerged in the wake of MailOnline's exclusive revelations that the true circumstances of the star's death three years ago were ‘covered' up by Thai police in the hours afterwards.

In the photo, Warne's mates and the ambulance technicians rush towards his room in the luxury Samujana Villas resort as the sun glinting off the Bay of Thailand through the window casts long shadows down the corridor.

In another image seen by MailOnline, which is too distressing to publish, the men's faces are etched with concern as they wheel Warne out of the room on a gurney towards a waiting ambulance.

But sadly, the efforts, which included more than 20 minutes of CPR by Warne's friends and the ambulance crew were in vain as the paramedics believed that his pulse stopped at least 45 minutes before they arrived.

A post-mortem examination conducted in Thailand determined that the cricketer known for his partying lifestyle died of 'natural causes' and that he suffered from congenital heart weakness. It also ruled out any foul play.

But as the Mail revealed last week, a senior police officer at the scene revealed that he was ordered to remove a bottle of an unregulated sex drug known as 'Viagra jelly' from the room where Warne died.

The drug, called Kamagra, which is technically illegal but widely available over the counter in Thailand, was found close to Warne's body, raising speculation that a key factor that may have contributed to his death was covered up.




This harrowing unpublished image shows the desperate race to save tragic cricket legend Shane Warne by paramedics and his friends





Warne's sudden death aged 52 rocked the cricketing world in March, 2022





The cricketer (pictured) known for his partying lifestyle died of 'natural causes', according to a post-mortem examination conducted in Thailand

In addition to Kamagra, paramedics also found the prescription drug Sildenafil - the pharmaceutical name for viagra drug classification - and Dapoxetine, a pill used to treat premature ejaculation.

But the presence of the drugs in his room was omitted from the police report into his death in Thailand.

Additionally, MailOnline has now discovered that the masseuses who visited Warne in his luxury villa shortly before his death have mysteriously disappeared from Koh Samui, having apparently been told to leave the island, while the massage parlour they worked for has closed down entirely.

A source in Koh Samui said: 'The police told them to leave the island because Warne's death caused a lot of international attention which was not good for tourism. 

'There are still a lot of unanswered questions as to what actually happened, and both women thought it would be safer for them to keep a low profile.'

MailOnline has examined all the evidence available in the case to tell the full story of Shane Warne's final hours.

​His sudden demise on March 4, 2022 sent shockwaves through the sporting world. The 52-year-old Australian was holidaying in the resort on the Thai island of Koh Samui when tragedy struck.

As details emerged, a complex picture unfolded, revealing a confluence of health concerns, lifestyle choices, and the frantic efforts of friends and medical professionals to save his life.​




A photo of Shane Warne in Koh Samui, Thailand before his death, believed to be his last one






A super strong sex drug was found at the luxury villa where cricket legend Shane Warne died - but then quietly disposed of by investigating police officers, sources in Thailand have said





Sitting on Warne's bedhead was a packet of Benson and Hedges smokes - his cigarette of choice






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Warne had arrived in Koh Samui for a four-day ‘lads trip', seeking respite before his upcoming commentary duties for the English summer cricket season.

The leg spinner had planned a relaxing afternoon with multiple back-to-back massage treatments; first his body, then his feet.

A staff member at the resort said that most treatments were booked through his villa manager, using staff from nearby affiliate parlours.

A second massage was likely booked on Warne's behalf by a friend or by himself.

After receiving his spa treatments, Warne hoped to settle in to watch the first Australia v Pakistan Test on television and was going to finish off the week by visiting a local bar with his friends, but never made it.

He had hired two masseuses during the afternoon, who left the villa shortly before 3pm and Warne was seen smoking a cigarette outside his room afterwards.

He had booked a foot massage for 5pm, but the woman found no response when she called.

It wasn't until he was due to meet his friend and business partner, Andrew Neophitou, for drinks and shortly afterwards that the alarm was raised.





CCTV captures Warne casually strolling through the villa holding several shirts after a visit to his favourite tailor 





Warne was found dead from a suspected heart attack not long after a massage. The masseurs who visited the spin legend and his entourage are seen (above) leaving the luxury villa