In a tragic turn of events in Phuket, a team of lifeguards recovered the body of a Senegalese tourist at 6.50am today from the location where he had disappeared two days prior. Freedom Beach, located in Tambon Karon of the Mueang district, had been the last known whereabouts of 22 years old man.

 

The Tambon Karon Municipality mayor, Jadet Vachirasorn, confirmed the body’s recovery from the waters of Freedom Beach where the young man had been reported missing on July 28.

 

Following the discovery of the body, local police and volunteers from the humanitarian organisation, Kusoltham Phuket Foundation, arrived at the scene for examination. After a thorough inspection of the site, the Senegalese tourist’s body was transferred to Vachira Phuket Hospital to undergo an autopsy.

In light of this dramatic incident and considering the potential impact of weather conditions on the safety of visitors, Vachirasorn emphasised and directed the lifeguards stationed across different beaches to exercise heightened vigilance.

 

by Mitch Connor

TOP PHOTO: Officials recovered the body of a Senegalese tourist who drowned on Freedom Beach. (via ติดข่าวภูเก็ต Facebook) Picture courtesy of ติดข่าวภูเก็ต Facebook

 

Full story: https://thethaiger.com/news/phuket/senegalese-tourists-body-recovered-in-phuket-prompts-a-call-for-enhanced-vigilance

 

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