Boat Propeller Blamed for Phuket Parasailing Fall

Boat Propeller Blamed for Phuket Parasailing Fall

Investigators say a parasailing accident off Kamala Beach in Phuket on April 20 happened because a boat propeller cut the rope connecting the parachute to the speedboat. The incident gained attention after video posted online showed the rope snapping shortly after take-off, sending a tourist and a parasailing assistant into the sea. Both fell from a low height and avoided injury, but the footage raised fresh concern about marine activity safety standards in Phuket. Authorities later said the parasailing operator had the proper permit, the staff held the required documents, and the driver tested negative for drugs. Even so, the case has added to public calls for tighter oversight of adventure tourism activities on the island.