Rescuers Save Father and Son After Fishing Boat Capsizes Off Nakhon Si Thammarat Coast

[Georgealbert]

 

 

In a rescue operation off the coast of Nakhon Si Thammarat’s Sichon District, a father and son were saved after their fishing boat capsized due to strong waves and tangled fishing gear. The incident unfolded around 11:20 on November 8, when the Petchkasem Rescue Team received a report of a missing fishing vessel near Thepha Beach, about five nautical miles offshore.

 

According to initial reports, the boat, operated by the father and son, overturned while they were attempting to haul in a crab net that had become ensnared on coral. The strong waves caused the vessel to tilt and ultimately capsize, throwing both men overboard.

 

The Petchkasem Rescue Team mobilised immediately, coordinating with local durian vendor Baw Biew, who provided a jet ski, and the Department of Fisheries, which sent a search vessel. Multiple agencies and community members, including local officials, rescue volunteers, and concerned villagers, joined forces in the search effort.

 

Rescuers faced significant challenges at sea due to rough weather, but they persevered. After approximately two hours of searching, the team spotted the father and son clinging to floating plastic containers, weak but alive. They were brought to safety on separate boats, one onto a Department of Fisheries vessel and the other onto a nearby fishing boat and transported to shore for medical attention.

 

The joint effort demonstrated the strength of the community and the commitment of rescue teams to bring loved ones back to their families safely.

 

Pictures from responders.

 

-- 2024-11-09