Body found off Phi Phi confirmed as that of New Zealand woman

Shela Riva

 

The woman's body is brought ashore on Wednesday (Jan 3). Photo: Phi Phi Police

 

PHUKET:-- Phi Phi Island Police today confirmed that a body found floating off Phi Phi Island about midday on Wednesday (Jan 3) is that of a New Zealand tourist who decided not to continue with her tour group, but instead stay on Phi Phi by herself.

 

Lt Tanagon Tammakan of the Phi Phi Island Police told The Phuket News today (Jan 5), “The woman was identified as a New Zealander who came here with a tour group, however she refused to return with the group.

 

“She remained on Phi Phi by herself and is believed to have drowned while swimming on Wednesday morning. However, details are still under investigation,” he said.

 

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There's probably a lot more to this story. 

18 hours ago, snoop1130 said:

However, details are still under investigation,” he said.

 

8 hours ago, neeray said:

There's probably a lot more to this story. 

There always is but we are not likely to get to know it. T.I.T.