A 75-year-old British pensioner from Liverpool has died after being swept out to sea while swimming in Hua Hin. The man was reportedly caught in a rip current as his girlfriend watched from the beach, unable to help. His body was later discovered by a fisherman near a pier at around 4.30pm local time on Wednesday, 15 April.
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Police Captain Prasong Jaturat said the victim was a widower whose family remains in England, where he lives with his children, since the death of his wife. He had been swimming every morning at the same location since arriving in Thailand, where conditions had typically been calm. On the day of the incident, however, the sea was rough and no other swimmers were in the water.
Authorities believe the man entered the sea near the mouth of a bay, in a ferry channel used by vessels. The area is known to be particularly deep due to dredging for large boats. It is thought he may have been caught in a rip current and pulled under by strong waves.
Witnesses alerted police after the body was found, and officers were called to the scene shortly afterwards. The body was transported to Hua Hin Hospital for a post-mortem examination. The UK Foreign Office has been contacted for comment regarding the incident.
Beach drownings remain a recurring safety concern in Thailand, particularly in popular tourist destinations such as Phuket, Pattaya and Krabi. Incidents are often linked to strong rip currents, lack of swimming ability and failure to follow warning signs posted along beaches.
The risks are typically higher during the rainy monsoon season, when red flags are displayed to warn of dangerous sea conditions. However, fatalities can occur throughout the year due to the unpredictable nature of coastal waters in both the Gulf of Thailand and the Andaman Sea.
Officials continue to urge swimmers to exercise caution, particularly in unfamiliar areas or near boat channels where currents may be stronger. Greater awareness of rip current risks and adherence to safety warnings are seen as key measures to prevent similar tragedies.
The Sun reported that further updates may follow pending the results of the post-mortem examination and any additional findings from local authorities.
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