Indian "swimmer" swept onto rocks and dies on Pattaya Island

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Indian "swimmer" swept onto rocks and dies on Pattaya Island



PATTAYA: -- A 28 year old Indian Tourist died on Sunday afternoon at a beach on Larn Island off the coast of Pattaya after a wave caused him to be swept onto rocks.

The incident occurred at Saem Beach and resulted in the death of Mr. Dannis Kashi who had gone to the Island with 2 friends for the day. Mr. Kashi was a non-swimmer but agreed to hire an inflatable ring so he could join his friends in the water.

As the three men entered the water which was approximately 1 meter in depth, a wave struck Mr. Kashi who was swept onto rocks head-first.

His two friends pulled the lifeless body from the water and attempted to resuscitate Mr. Kashi but he could not be revived.

Full story: http://www.pattayaone.net/pattaya-news/100288/indian-swimmer-swept-rocks-dies-pattaya-island/


-- Pattaya One 2013-08-26

[Potosi]

How can anybody be a non-swimmer? People float on the surface as long as there's air in the lungs, and the movements to propel the body forward are natural.

[pacovl46]

How can anybody be a non-swimmer? People float on the surface as long as there's air in the lungs, and the movements to propel the body forward are natural.

Let me guess, you swam like a fish right off the bat when you first started swimming, right?

[Hoov]

When you're propelled into a rock head first I don't think it matters if you can swim, float, or neither; massive head injuries will occur.

My sympathy goes to the family on this tragedy. RIP.

Edited August 26, 2013 by Hoov

[drdoom6996]

How can anybody be a non-swimmer? People float on the surface as long as there's air in the lungs, and the movements to propel the body forward are natural.

I have lived here 26 years. Most Thais I know are non-swimmers. My daughter was taught how to swim at the age of 3 by a registered diver. But she has also been taught in the dangers of the sea. Seemingly calm water can hold dangers under the surface. As with shallow water. She knows and understands the "Red Flagged" areas posted in open sea areas like Phuket. And she is often laughed at by Thai and Expat friends who know better than her who want to have fun rather than be safe. This article explains why and when fun ends in tragedy.

[drdoom6996]

When you're propelled into a rock head first I don't think it matters if you can swim, float, or neither; massive head injuries will occur.

My sympathy goes to the family on this tragedy. RIP.

I don't think I want to be in the water there.

[SOTIRIOS]

.....who in his right mind rents a non-swimmer a floating ring ............and........allows anyone to swim near those rocks......

(...I would hold that person criminally responsible....) .......just so they could pocket a few baht....

....it's like renting out a kite in a thunderstorm....or worse...

[phantomfiddler]

So by your theory there should no drownings occurring anywhere in the world ? Methinks a strange train of thought indeed

How can anybody be a non-swimmer? People float on the surface as long as there's air in the lungs, and the movements to propel the body forward are natural.

[Benmart]

A very unfortunate accident indeed. This scenario is often played out worldwide. Swimmers and non-swimmers either aren't aware or ignore the extreme power of the oceans and rivers. Combined with a rocky coastline, it spells disaster for those caught in its turbulence. Be safe everyone.

[jmccarty]

Sorry to hear this. RIP.

[marell]

How can anybody be a non-swimmer? People float on the surface as long as there's air in the lungs, and the movements to propel the body forward are natural.

Then why do people drown? It happens with astonishing regularity.

[johnnycthedog]

Very sad story. Such a waste of a young life. A non swimmer is a non swimmer. What nonsense to talk about air in your lungs, floating etc etc. A non swimmer sinks like a stone, panicked, gulping water - it only ends in one way.

As a non swimmer he wouldn't have any clue what to do when being swept onto rocks. He was more than likely knocked out when he hit the rocks. Plus his friends may not have really known what to do when trying to revive him. So sad.

[Potosi]

Yes, terribly sad. I don't understand why you have trouble to hold your breath under water and to breathe when above, so see you in the news section.