A search and rescue operation has resumed today (Sunday) for a Japanese tourist who was washed away by stormy seas in Takua Pa district of the southern Thai province of Phang Nga yesterday, as he and his wife were swimming.

 

His wife was, however, rescued by a hotel employee, but her husband could not be found.

 

Hotel employees and emergency services mounted a search for the missing tourist, which was postponed for the night due to darkness and high waves.

 

Full story: https://www.thaipbsworld.com/japanese-tourist-missing-in-rough-seas-off-phang-nga-as-his-wife-is-rescued/

 

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What a critcally foolish decision to enter the sea - that stretch is super rough and very deep, very quickly. The hotel employee deserves massive recognition for his act.

Dangerous to go swimming when the waves are high .

Everybody knows this . But some still do , overestimating their physical capabilities .

When a strong current pulls you out to the sea , it is better not to fight against it and lose your power , just keep above the water and let it take you away until it becomes weaker . Somebody will ( hopefully ) notice you , even far out ...

7 hours ago, webfact said:

A search and rescue operation has resumed today (Sunday) for a Japanese tourist who was washed away by stormy seas in Takua Pa district of the southern Thai province of Phang Nga yesterday, as he and his wife were swimming.

Weather warnings of rough seas, high winds for days and they still want to swim...

Idiots.

7 hours ago, IamNoone88 said:

What a critcally foolish decision to enter the sea - that stretch is super rough and very deep, very quickly. The hotel employee deserves massive recognition for his act.

I recall my GF at the time (later my Wife) going into the surf South of Acapulco, Mexico. The beach tree also dropped off steeply and the surf pulled mighty strong. I had to throw my GF up on higher ground (she only weighed about 85 pounds) and fight my way back to the higher ground. Scary!