Saudi Arabian Tourist Swims for Five Hours to Save Wife After Jet Ski Capsizes off Pattaya

[Georgealbert]

 

Picture from responders.

 

In a dramatic act of endurance, a Saudi tourist swam for over five hours through the dark waters of Pattaya to seek help for his stranded wife after their jet ski capsized during a late-night outing.

 

The incident unfolded just past midnight on the night of December 13, when the Pattaya Marine Disaster Prevention Unit received an urgent distress call about a Saudi couple whose jet ski had overturned in the bay off Jomtien Beach.

 

The couple, identified as 26-year-old Mr. Abdulrahman Mahdi M. Alamri and his wife, Miss Atheer Saeed A. Alamri, had rented the jet ski earlier in the evening. When they failed to return at the agreed-upon time, the jet ski operator initiated a search. However, it was not until Mr. Alamri reached the shore that authorities were able to launch a focused rescue operation.

 

Wearing a life jacket, Mr. Alamri swam more than two kilometres through the dark waters of the bay, driven by the determination to save his wife. Despite the physical and mental toll, he persisted for over five hours, eventually reaching Jomtien Beach, where he was spotted by a passerby. The concerned bystander quickly provided initial aid to the visibly exhausted Mr. Alamri and alerted the authorities, sparking a coordinated rescue effort.

 

The Pattaya Tourist Police, the Pattaya Marine Disaster Prevention Unit, and rescue volunteers from Rojanatham Sathan Sattahip mobilised patrol boats to scour the bay for the missing woman. After an intense search, Miss Alamri was located approximately two kilometres from the shore. Clinging to the capsized jet ski and wearing a life jacket, she was found weak, shivering, and battling exhaustion after hours of exposure in the water.

 

Rescuers brought her to safety, where she was provided with medical attention. Both Mr. and Miss Alamri are reported to be recovering and are deeply grateful for the swift response and assistance they received.

 

Speaking through a translator, Mr. Alamri expressed his gratitude to the authorities, volunteers, and the local community for their efforts. “I was terrified for my wife’s life. I had no choice but to swim. I thank God and everyone who helped us,” he said.

 

The Pattaya Marine Disaster Prevention Unit praised Mr. Alamri’s heroic efforts, noting that his determination saved his wife’s life. They also commended the quick thinking of the good Samaritan who alerted them to the situation, enabling the successful rescue operation.

 

-- 2024-12-14

 

 

[watchcat]

1 hour ago, Georgealbert said:

Wearing a life jacket, Mr. Alamri swam more than two kilometres through the dark waters of the bay, driven by the determination to save his wife.

 

This is what I call true love.

[jacko45k]

1 minute ago, watchcat said:

 

This is what I call true love.

What about the other 3 wives?

[watchcat]

23 minutes ago, jacko45k said:

What about the other 3 wives?

 

But he only brought one  of them.

[Henk Langeweg]

Lucky coincidence he wasn't with 4 wives ...

[cdemundo]

Does this offset the stupidity of taking a jet ski far out into the bay late at night?

Seems like very poor judgement.

[Mr Meeseeks]

No GPS locator on the jetski?

 

Easily solved with personal locator beacons given to riders in their life-jackets.

[watchcat]

2 hours ago, cdemundo said:

Does this offset the stupidity of taking a jet ski far out into the bay late at night?

Seems like very poor judgement.

 

Or daytime?

[Jingthing]

Did he just buy a jetski?

[newbee2022]

7 hours ago, Georgealbert said:

 

Picture from responders.

 

In a dramatic act of endurance, a Saudi tourist swam for over five hours through the dark waters of Pattaya to seek help for his stranded wife after their jet ski capsized during a late-night outing.

 

The incident unfolded just past midnight on the night of December 13, when the Pattaya Marine Disaster Prevention Unit received an urgent distress call about a Saudi couple whose jet ski had overturned in the bay off Jomtien Beach.

 

The couple, identified as 26-year-old Mr. Abdulrahman Mahdi M. Alamri and his wife, Miss Atheer Saeed A. Alamri, had rented the jet ski earlier in the evening. When they failed to return at the agreed-upon time, the jet ski operator initiated a search. However, it was not until Mr. Alamri reached the shore that authorities were able to launch a focused rescue operation.

 

Wearing a life jacket, Mr. Alamri swam more than two kilometres through the dark waters of the bay, driven by the determination to save his wife. Despite the physical and mental toll, he persisted for over five hours, eventually reaching Jomtien Beach, where he was spotted by a passerby. The concerned bystander quickly provided initial aid to the visibly exhausted Mr. Alamri and alerted the authorities, sparking a coordinated rescue effort.

 

 

The Pattaya Tourist Police, the Pattaya Marine Disaster Prevention Unit, and rescue volunteers from Rojanatham Sathan Sattahip mobilised patrol boats to scour the bay for the missing woman. After an intense search, Miss Alamri was located approximately two kilometres from the shore. Clinging to the capsized jet ski and wearing a life jacket, she was found weak, shivering, and battling exhaustion after hours of exposure in the water.

 

Rescuers brought her to safety, where she was provided with medical attention. Both Mr. and Miss Alamri are reported to be recovering and are deeply grateful for the swift response and assistance they received.

 

Speaking through a translator, Mr. Alamri expressed his gratitude to the authorities, volunteers, and the local community for their efforts. “I was terrified for my wife’s life. I had no choice but to swim. I thank God and everyone who helped us,” he said.

 

The Pattaya Marine Disaster Prevention Unit praised Mr. Alamri’s heroic efforts, noting that his determination saved his wife’s life. They also commended the quick thinking of the good Samaritan who alerted them to the situation, enabling the successful rescue operation.

 

-- 2024-12-14

 

 

Brave man.

However, why the scooter capsized we don't know. 

Actually there haven't been high waves. Maybe inability to handle the toy?

[Dave0206]

57 minutes ago, Jingthing said:

Did he just buy a jetski?

I believe it said rental operator looking after agreed return time.saving himself and wife was very fortunate I wonder if his luck continues dealing with rental operator ? 

[BigStar]

Heroic, admirable act of love. What a man.👍 Unforgettable experience; may they live happily ever after.

[Classic Ray]

2 hours ago, Mr Meeseeks said:

No GPS locator on the jetski?

 

Easily solved with personal locator beacons given to riders in their life-jackets.

This is Thailand where any safety measures, the cost of which reduce profit, are ignored.

[Briggsy]

This is going to cost him.

[renaissanc]

I'm happy that they both survived. If they had gone out during the day the man would have seen where the jet ski and his wife were, and as a result, he could have swum over to her and returned on the jet ski.

[hotchilli]

6 hours ago, jacko45k said:

What about the other 3 wives?

Cocktails in a local bar?

[J Branche]

I'm a little confused.  Have owned Jet Skis before.  It capsized.  Didn't he try rolling it over and starting it up again.  

 

I know it is recommended if it has been capsized for a while to Not start and drain the bilge , pull plugs and try to start the jetski to push out any water.  In this situation I'd think you still try to start it.

[wavodavo]

6 hours ago, watchcat said:

 

But he only brought one  of them.

She must have been his favourite wife and probably the best performer in the bedroom.

[wavodavo]

1 hour ago, Classic Ray said:

This is Thailand where any safety measures, the cost of which reduce profit, are ignored.

I wonder if the operator charged him a late fee for overtime,

[Grumpy one]

8 hours ago, watchcat said:

 

This is what I call true love.

He swam to save his wife.

He would have run on top of the water to save his goat 

[ronster]

5 hours to swim 2km 😳

Don't think the Olympic team will be calling.

[black tabby12345]

10 hours ago, cdemundo said:

Does this offset the stupidity of taking a jet ski far out into the bay late at night?

Seems like very poor judgement.

 

Sea after dark is often the sharks' hunting ground.

[cowellandrew]

8 hours ago, Jingthing said:

Did he just buy a jetski?

Erh

 

When they failed to return at the agreed-upon time, the jet ski operator initiated a search. However, it was not until Mr.

[Kinok Farang]

Why the big fuss when he had another 3 wifes at home?

Hardly worth the effort.

[Purdey]

He is a hero. And admired.

[cardinalblue]

If they had proper protocol on what to do when a renter/jet ski  goes missing but they don’t…

 

incredibly inefficient…so the owner goes looking aimlessly wasting time and not contacting proper authorities to do a search…yet waited  5 hours for an exhausted swimmer/renter to appear to initiate a proper search 

 

that my friends is how people die solely based on wrong decisions/incompetence not to initiate a proper search…time is the most important factor 

 

and the owner is dicking around cluelessly…doesn’t instill a lot of confidence in emergency management and decision making on when to act in a timely fashion 

[VBF]

3 hours ago, Purdey said:

He is a hero. And admired.

I agree. Ignoring all the mickey-taking comments, this guy made a silly mistake in taking a jet ski out in the dark, BUT showed he has balls when it went wrong - more power to him! 👍 

 

And, it's rather nice (and unusual on AN) to read a report about a Saudi that shows him in a positive light.  Respect to Mr Alamri.  

 

And before anyone responds, I do understand why there are so many negative comments about Saudis - I did my time "in the desert" 'Nuff said

[Mr Meeseeks]

12 hours ago, Classic Ray said:

This is Thailand where any safety measures, the cost of which reduce profit, are ignored.

 

Oh yes, I know. I was operations manager at a major oil and gas company here for many years.

 

The locals have too much ego and greed to care.