webfact Posted October 26, 2022 Share Posted October 26, 2022 By Goongnang Suksawat Patong – The body of a missing Russian woman in Phuket from Thalang was found floating near Patong Beach on Day 6 of a major island wide search. The Thalang District Chief reported this morning (October 26th) that the search team for a missing Russian woman in Sakoo, Thalang were notified from a local fisherman that a body was found near the Patong Beach which is about 40 kilometers from where she was missing. Full story: https://thephuketexpress.com/2022/10/26/body-of-missing-russian-woman-in-phuket-found/ -- © Copyright The Phuket Express 2022-10-26 - Cigna offers a range of visa-compliant plans that meet the minimum requirement of medical treatment, including COVID-19, up to THB 3m. For more information on all expat health insurance plans click here. Monthly car subscription with first-class insurance, 24x7 assistance and more in one price - click here to find out more! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Rhys Posted October 26, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted October 26, 2022 Just sad.. RIP 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted October 26, 2022 Author Share Posted October 26, 2022 Body of missing Russian woman found in sea off Pa Tong Beach Rescue teams in Phuket have found the body of a Russian woman, who went missing from Nai Thon Beach in Thalang District last Friday. Pol Maj-Gen Sermphan Sirikhong, commander of Phuket provincial police, said today (Wednesday) that the body of 53-year-old Elena Rusradchenko was found floating in the sea off Pa Tong Beach at about 9am, adding that the decomposing remains were then taken to the Vachira Phuket Hospital for an autopsy before her relatives and friends were to be notified of the finding. Since her disappearance, he said that police suspected that she might have drowned or got lost, rather than being kidnapped, so their efforts had focused on searches of the sea and nearby mountains. A member of the recovery team said that the body was found among floating garbage about 40km from the beach where she was last seen swimming. Source: https://www.thaipbsworld.com/body-of-missing-russian-woman-found-in-sea-off-pa-tong-beach/ -- © Copyright Thai PBS 2022-10-27 - Cigna offers a range of visa-compliant plans that meet the minimum requirement of medical treatment, including COVID-19, up to THB 3m. For more information on all expat health insurance plans click here. Monthly car subscription with first-class insurance, 24x7 assistance and more in one price - click here to find out more! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Tropposurfer Posted October 27, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted October 27, 2022 RIP dear woman. Swimming on the west coast during the monsoon/rough sea season is dangerous for sure. Not only the movement of the water but the huge objects (massive trees) that abound during breaking wave season. I am an excellent surf swimmer but since moving here I always swim during this season with a flotation device due to the different current types and the way the water behaves differently to Australian beaches which I am accustomed to. The lack of lifeguards, jetski's or rubber duckie rescue craft encouraged me to get one of these too. I'm getting older so if I were to have some difficulty I can simply wrap this device close to me or across the chest and under my armpits and rest as long as is needed. My advice is don't swim on the west coast without being a very strong surf swimmer during the monsoon season, never alone, if you come from Europe or US and only know flat lake or river swimming don't go in when there is swell running, never with any alcohol (or next day after a bender), never after eating (1 or 2 hours to digest before), never dive into the shore break unless you are sure of the depth (test the depth first), always swim with advice from and in front of the lifeguards. 6 4 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brianthainess Posted October 27, 2022 Share Posted October 27, 2022 4 hours ago, webfact said: A member of the recovery team said that the body was found among floating garbage about 40km from the beach where she was last seen swimming. Mmm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brianthainess Posted October 27, 2022 Share Posted October 27, 2022 52 minutes ago, Tropposurfer said: My advice is don't swim on the west coast without being a very strong surf swimmer during the monsoon season, That applies to the East coast as well, it should be common sense in monsoon season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stargeezr Posted October 27, 2022 Share Posted October 27, 2022 RIP tide ? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KhunLA Posted October 27, 2022 Share Posted October 27, 2022 (edited) Unknown health issue or stupidity would be my guess. I've been to Phuket beaches (Kata for playing IN) late Sept, early Oct, and surf was never too rough for wading/playing in. Not really a swimmer at the surf, though would think rips would be more of an issue closer to shore, unless my ignorance is showing. Ever changing of course, so hard to say, as is the weather, influencing the conditions. Edited October 27, 2022 by KhunLA Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olmate Posted October 27, 2022 Share Posted October 27, 2022 4 minutes ago, KhunLA said: Unknown health issue or stupidity would be my guess. I've been to Phuket beaches (Kata for playing IN) late Sept, early Oct, and surf was never too rough for wading/playing in. Ever changing of course so hard to say, as it is the weather. You mean not swimming...!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mickeymaus Posted October 27, 2022 Share Posted October 27, 2022 Will the local fisherman get the promised USD 10,000? https://thephuketexpress.com/2022/10/24/update-friends-of-missing-russian-in-phuket-offering-us10000-to-find-her/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hotchilli Posted October 27, 2022 Share Posted October 27, 2022 Tragic end.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KhunLA Posted October 27, 2022 Share Posted October 27, 2022 (edited) 28 minutes ago, Olmate said: You mean not swimming...!! Correct ... on the cusp of high season, calmer seas, so safer option for myself, with child, more so for her safety, not leaving her alone at the surf. Not that I can't handle myself swimming, but not something I find enjoyable in saltwater, at the beach, as too many unknowns. Unless of course I'm diving, then hard to get more out of the water. So far I've managed to swim within my abilities. Edited October 27, 2022 by KhunLA Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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