American Man in Coma After Being Pulled from the Water at Surin Beach in Phuket

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Thalang – A 72-year-old American man was in a coma after he was pulled up from the water by lifeguards at Surin Beach in Cherng Talay today.

The Cherng Talay Police were notified of the incident from an unidentified jet-ski operator at Surin Beach on Friday afternoon (November 10th).

 

The police and rescue teams arrived at the beach to find the 72-year-old male American lying on the beach. He was unconscious and was provided CPR before being rushed to a nearby hospital.

 

By Goongnang Suksawat

 

Full story: THE PHUKET EXPRESS 2023-11-11

 

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[ezzra]

How did they know he was 72 years old if he was/is in a coma? anyway, we with him a speedy recovery...

[LivinginKata]

1 hour ago, ezzra said:

How did they know he was 72 years old if he was/is in a coma? anyway, we with him a speedy recovery...

Likely he had a friend/wife with him to give details

 

[brianthainess]

6 hours ago, ezzra said:

How did they know he was 72 years old if he was/is in a coma? anyway, we with him a speedy recovery...

Well I'd guess that is a friend of his in the photo.