Swedish tourist drowns south of Phuket in Ao Nang

Phuket Gazette

PHUKET: -- An elderly Swedish woman was found dead in the waters off Ao Nang in Krabi yesterday, one of many recent drownings in Phuket and Krabi.

The unnamed 68-year-old, was found face down 10 meters off of Long Beach in Ao Nang at about 1:00pm, said Muang Krabi Police Lt Niwat Timket.

“Our tentative investigation revealed that she had been staying in a bungalow on Klong Muang beach and had a can of beer before going out alone for a swim,” Lt Niwat said.

“We estimated that her body was found about a half hour later by a tourist on the beach, who took her ashore and gave her CPR. Because she wasn’t responding to the CPR they called the police,” he said.

Both police and OrBorTor Ao Nang rescue workers arrived at the scene.

“We believe she had a heart attack during her swim,” he added.

Her body was transferred to Krabi Hospital.

Police have yet to contact the victim's relatives.

Source: http://www.phuketgaz...ticle12229.html

-- Phuket Gazette 2012-02-06

Amazing how insightful the cops are - able to pinpoint reasons and causes in a flash.

I always thought Ao Nang was east of Phuket, not south. It is north of Krabi, which would be a much more accurate headline; Phuket Gazette!

Ah, I see the Phuket Gazette has corrected their headline, maybe Thaivisa should do the same:

Swedish tourist drowns across the bay from Phuket

Phuket Gazette – Monday, February 6, 2012 4:41:00 PM

Ah, I see the Phuket Gazette has corrected their headline, maybe Thaivisa should do the same:

Swedish tourist drowns across the bay from Phuket

Phuket Gazette – Monday, February 6, 2012 4:41:00 PM

No, they should just move it to another forum.