American Tourist in Phuket Dies after Snorkeling in Phang Nga

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Phuket – An American tourist in Phuket has been pronounced dead after snorkeling at an island in Phang Nga.

The Phuket Marine Police told the Phuket Express that on Wednesday (November 22nd), they were notified from a tour boat operator that an American man went on a speedboat ride for snorkeling at the Khai Island (Egg Island) in the Koh Yao district near Phuket with his daughter.

 

He nearly drowned before he was rescued from the water by Good Samaritans on the speedboat.

 

By Goongnang Suksawat

 

Full story: THE PHUKET EXPRESS 2023-11-24

 

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[hotchilli]

At least he passed away doing what he enjoyed.

[Chris Daley]

The Good Samaritans would be Great Samaritans if they prevented the accident before it happened.

[smedly]

An unidentified tour guide told police that the man also had personal health problems which complicated the CPR process.

 

 

oh ?, maybe he should not have been snorkeling 

 

RIP

[nausea]

75 years old, apparently.

[bignok]

12 minutes ago, nausea said:

75 years old, apparently.

Oh well. Good age to die.

[JackGats]

Another victim of full-face masks?