Search continues for man dragged out to sea at Freedom Beach

[webfact]

The search today continued along the rocky shore nearby. Photo: Eakkapop Thongtub

 

By Eakkapop Thongtub

 

PHUKET: Officers and rescue teams today continued their search for a 21-year-old man who was dragged out to sea by a strong rip current at Freedom Beach, south of Patong, on Monday (Aug 2).

 

Akkarapol Pattranonwere, 21, originally from Surat Thani, was dragged away from the shore while he was swimming with his friend Thanakit Srisuwanwichian, also 21, who managed to make it back to the beach safely. 

 

The search continued at Freedom Beach this morning (Aug 4), with Marine Police and personnel from the Third Naval Area Command as well as Kusoldharm rescue workers and Patong lifeguards all joining the efforts.

 

Full story: https://www.thephuketnews.com/search-continues-for-man-dragged-out-to-sea-at-freedom-beach-80927.php

 

-- © Copyright Phuket News 2021-08-05

 

- Whatever you're going through, the Samaritans are here for you

- Follow ASEAN NOW on LINE for breaking COVID-19 updates