Tour Boat Capsizes in Cheow Lan Dam in Storm: Search for Missing French Tourist

[CFCol]

4 hours ago, jcmj said:

Hope they find him soon. Very sad news. I didn’t realize it was still considered monsoon season though. I thought we were in the winter season but with more rainfall as usual this time of year. Never underestimate Mother Nature. 

Monsoon season in Surat is Nov and Dec.

On Samui yesterday and Saturday we had a lot of heavy rain and strong winds with it.

[PETERTHEEATER]

The article indicates that there were other boats in the area yet only this one was affected by the weather.......🤔

[Georgealbert]

UPDATE
Search Continues for Missing French Tourist After Boat Capsizes in Surat Thani

 

 

Authorities in Surat Thani are continuing their search for a missing French tourist after a tour boat capsized due to heavy rain and strong winds at the Ratchaprapha Dam reservoir on November 23, 2024.

 

November 25,, the operations centre and relevant agencies launched an integrated search effort with the following actions:

 

1. 09:00  – A meeting was held to outline search plans. Authorities decided to first use sonar scanning to identify suspicious objects. If potential findings were detected, underwater drones would capture images for confirmation before divers were deployed.

 

2. 09:30  – The Royal Thai Police marine sonar team began scanning the area, while divers from Phuket arrived to prepare for initial operations.

 

3. 10:30  – Additional sonar equipment from Phuket was brought in to support the search.

 

4. 11:30 AM – Two divers from Phuket commenced underwater search operations, supported by rescue foundation relief team.

 

As of 12:00 November 25, the missing individual has not been located.

 

Authorities continue to coordinate efforts in hopes of resolving the incident.

 

Picture from the search teams.

 

-- 2024-11-24