Picture courtesy of Amarin

 

An incident occurred at Karon Beach, Phuket, on 20 June, when a Russian tourist drowned after entering the sea despite clear red flag warnings prohibiting swimming due to dangerous conditions.

 

At approximately 11:10, Pol. Sub-Lt. Jaras Lempan of Karon Police Station received a report from the station’s radio centre that a tourist had entered the sea in front of the Karon Sports Field, disregarded the red flag warning and subsequently drowned. Pol. Col. Khunadet Na Nongkhai, superintendent of Karon Police Station, was promptly notified and dispatched officers to the scene.

 

Upon arrival, police found lifeguards and local emergency responders from Karon Municipality already at the beach. The body of the deceased had been retrieved and was lying under a white cloth near the shoreline.

 

The victim was later identified as Mr. Nikita, a 48-year-old Russian national. According to his wife Natalia and their son Danila, the family had left their hotel at around 10:00 to visit the beach. Mr. Nikita and his son entered the water while Mrs. Natalia remained onshore. After approximately 30 minutes, Mr. Nikita was no longer visible in the water.

 

The family quickly alerted lifeguards, who initiated a search. Around 11:00, Mr. Nikita’s body was discovered roughly 100 metres from the shore. Lifeguards brought him back to land, where emergency personnel from Chalong Hospital attempted to resuscitate him using CPR. Unfortunately, all efforts were unsuccessful, and he was declared dead at the scene.

 

Despite this, the victim’s wife and son pleaded for continued medical assistance, requesting that he be taken to Chalong Hospital for further attempts at resuscitation. However, doctors confirmed that Mr. Nikita had already passed away.

 

Pol. Sub-Lt. Jaras Lempan, together with forensic doctors from Vachira Phuket Hospital, conducted a preliminary examination at the scene. The body was later transferred to the hospital for a full post-mortem examination to confirm the precise cause of death.

 

This incident serves as a stark reminder of the importance of adhering to beach safety warnings, particularly during hazardous sea conditions clearly indicated by red flags.

 

  Adapted by ASEAN Now from Amarin 2025-06-21

 

 

Maybe the signs were not "НЕ ПЛАВАЙТЕ" RiP...

Second time in a short while lifeguards were present. 

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2 hours ago, ChrisY1 said:

Maybe the signs were not "НЕ ПЛАВАЙТЕ" RiP..

With or without words.

Who does not get the message should not be allowed to walk without his guardian.

 

Happens yearly. No cure for stupid.

6 hours ago, Georgealbert said:

Despite this, the victim’s wife and son pleaded for continued medical assistance, requesting that he be taken to Chalong Hospital for further attempts at resuscitation. However, doctors confirmed that Mr. Nikita had already passed away.

 

It must be quite scary to be unsure as to whether medics are making the full effort to revive someone or just giving up.

Rip tide strikes again?