ALL 30 Malaysian kayakers paddling from Langkawi island in Malaysia’s Kedah state to Satun province in Thailand were rescued by Thai authorities after their canoes capsized in choppy seas near the maritime border, Naewna said today (Aug. 29).

 

Rescuers from Thai Maritime Enforcement Command Centre in Satun, the Naval Special Warfare Command (SEAL) and the Harbour Master’s Office managed to pluck all 30 paddlers, 18 women and 12 men, to safety.

 

They were making the 32-kilometre trip when hit with strong winds and choppy seas causing their 20 kayaks to go in different directions after capsizing.

 

byTNR Staff 

TOP: Thai officials rescuing 30 Malaysian kayakers after their canoes capsized in rough seas between Langkawi and Satun. Photo: Naewna

 

Full story: https://thainewsroom.com/2023/08/29/30-malaysian-kayakers-rescued-after-their-canoes-capsize-in-rough-seas/

 

-- THAI NEWSROOM 2023-08-30

 

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3 hours ago, webfact said:

They were making the 32-kilometre trip when hit with strong winds and choppy seas causing their 20 kayaks to go in different directions after capsizing.

A well planned event then?

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