Indian Tourist Rescued From Drowning in Phuket

An Indian tourist was rushed to hospital after being pulled unconscious from the sea at Kamala Beach in Phuket on 10 July 2026. Lifeguards performed cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) before emergency responders transported him to Patong Hospital for urgent treatment.

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Police said the incident was reported at about 1.30pm after lifeguards stationed at Kamala Beach alerted authorities that a foreign tourist had got into trouble in the sea, near the public park area of the beach in Kathu district. Emergency medical services were immediately dispatched, while officers brought an automated external defibrillator (AED) to assist with the rescue attempt.

The victim was identified as 36-year-old Indian national Mr Devesh Yadav. When rescuers arrived, he was unconscious and unresponsive, prompting lifeguards and bystanders to begin CPR before he was taken to hospital.

According to a preliminary police investigation, Mr Yadav had been using a surfboard attached to his arm with a safety leash. Authorities believe he may have panicked and inhaled seawater before getting into difficulty and falling into the water.

Lifeguards quickly pulled him from the sea, administered CPR and coordinated with emergency medical personnel to ensure he received further treatment at Patong Hospital.

Khaosod reported that the rescue highlights the rapid response by lifeguards and emergency services at Kamala Beach. Police said the circumstances surrounding the incident remain under investigation as officers continue to gather evidence and establish what led to the tourist getting into difficulty.

Pictures courtesy of Khaosod

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10 July 2026