webfact Posted February 27, 2017 Share Posted February 27, 2017 British man, 60, passes out, hits head and dies during boat trip off Phuket Eakkapop Thongtub Rescue workers treat the man on the yacht. Photo: Eakkapop Thongtun PHUKET: -- A 60-year-old British man died yesterday afternoon after falling and hitting his head on a yacht during a visit to Koh Racha Yai. A medical rescue team from a hotel on Koh Racha Yai received informed yesterday afternoon (Feb 26) that a tourist had fallen down on a yacht and knocked his head leaving him unconscious. The rescue team arrived at the boat to find a 60-year-old British man (name withheld until his family have been informed) in cardiac arrest. They administered CPR and contacted the Naval Air Section of the Royal Thai Navy Third Area Command and requested a helicopter be sent to the area to assist in transporting the man to Vachira Phuket Hospital. Full story: http://www.thephuketnews.com/british-man-60-passes-out-hits-and-dies-during-boat-trip-off-phuket-61174.php -- © Copyright Phuket News 2017-02-27 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slotman Posted February 27, 2017 Share Posted February 27, 2017 RIP Sir. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elgordo38 Posted February 27, 2017 Share Posted February 27, 2017 Yes RIP they should have seat belts on boats. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheFishman1 Posted February 27, 2017 Share Posted February 27, 2017 And now for the rest of the story he had no watch, gold rings and chain just his wallet with one bht. TIT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FitnessHealthTravel Posted February 27, 2017 Share Posted February 27, 2017 RIP. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
little mary sunshine Posted February 27, 2017 Share Posted February 27, 2017 Accidents do happen....on an all to often regular basis here in LOS. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brer Fox Posted February 27, 2017 Share Posted February 27, 2017 Thailand is a dangerous place no matter where you are at any given time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wakeupplease Posted February 27, 2017 Share Posted February 27, 2017 2 hours ago, little mary sunshine said: Accidents do happen....on an all to often regular basis here in LOS. You call them Accidents, others call them suicides and others think the big M is in progress in many places, funny old world Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dustdevil Posted February 27, 2017 Share Posted February 27, 2017 I wouldn't rush to judgment. Sounds like he could have suffered a heart attack that caused him to fall. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chalard Posted February 27, 2017 Share Posted February 27, 2017 8 hours ago, elgordo38 said: Yes RIP they should have seat belts on boats. Maybe you should read the full story posted in ID # 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chalard Posted February 27, 2017 Share Posted February 27, 2017 7 hours ago, TheFishman1 said: And now for the rest of the story he had no watch, gold rings and chain just his wallet with one bht. TIT Maybe you should read the link in ID 1..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elgordo38 Posted February 27, 2017 Share Posted February 27, 2017 (edited) 7 minutes ago, Chalard said: Maybe you should read the link in ID 1..... I think a seat belt would hold you stationery ergo you would not fall down out or anywheres. If he was mobile then it would be different. Edited February 27, 2017 by elgordo38 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chickenslegs Posted February 27, 2017 Share Posted February 27, 2017 Quote The group, including the deceased, went snorkelling and the deceased then returned to the boat where he complained of feeling dizzy. He then passed out, knocked his head and fell unconscious so the medical team were called.Read more at http://www.thephuketnews.com/british-man-60-passes-out-hits-head-and-dies-during-boat-trip-off-phuket-61174.php#sCXzDIrWTYyW3mvr.99 Yes, seems likely that the fall came as a result of the heart attack. 60... It's far too young to die. But, at least he wasn't just sitting on a bar stool or typing away on a computer... Hmm. RIP from a fellow 60 year-old Brit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
George FmplesdaCosteedback Posted February 27, 2017 Share Posted February 27, 2017 Suicide by sunstroke? RIP mate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveE13 Posted February 27, 2017 Share Posted February 27, 2017 Read somewhere else he had an heart attack. RIP Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
philliphn Posted February 27, 2017 Share Posted February 27, 2017 (edited) RIP Edited February 27, 2017 by philliphn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chalard Posted February 28, 2017 Share Posted February 28, 2017 8 hours ago, elgordo38 said: I think a seat belt would hold you stationery ergo you would not fall down out or anywheres. If he was mobile then it would be different. Good to see you added the last sentence... Makes your comment sensible now Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elgordo38 Posted February 28, 2017 Share Posted February 28, 2017 3 hours ago, Chalard said: Good to see you added the last sentence... Makes your comment sensible now I strive for perfection but do not always succeed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
petermik Posted February 28, 2017 Share Posted February 28, 2017 7 hours ago, elgordo38 said: I strive for perfection but do not always succeed. well noticed on here sir............. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elgordo38 Posted February 28, 2017 Share Posted February 28, 2017 Just now, petermik said: well noticed on here sir............. Don't call me sir just a plain guy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nakhonandy Posted February 28, 2017 Share Posted February 28, 2017 16 hours ago, elgordo38 said: I think a seat belt would hold you stationery ergo you would not fall down out or anywheres. If he was mobile then it would be different. I have never seen a seat belt on a boat. They may exist on some craft I guess. Sounds like it wouldn't have helped here though. RIP Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NCC1701A Posted March 1, 2017 Share Posted March 1, 2017 Helicopter for transport? I need that phone number. RIP. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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