Phuket lifeguards warn 'rest before swimming' after Russian boy collapses on beach

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Phuket lifeguards warn 'rest before swimming' after Russian boy collapses on beach

The Phuket News

 

A lifeguard carries the Russian boy on the beach yesterday (June 18). Photo: Phuket Lifeguard Service

 

PHUKET: -- The chief of the Phuket Lifeguard Service has called for tourists to rest before heading to the beach after arriving on long flights after a 10-year-old Russian boy collapsed on the sand at Nai Thon Beach yesterday (June 18).

 

Lifeguards jumped into action at 9am when the boy collapsed, Phuket Lifeguard Service Chief Prathaiyuth Chuayuan told The Phuket News today (June 19).

 

The boy remained unconscious for about 20 minutes, during which he received emergency oxygen, Mr Prathaiyuth confirmed.

 

Full story: http://www.thephuketnews.com/phuket-lifeguards-warn-rest-before-swimming-after-russian-boy-collapses-on-beach-62637.php

 

-- © Copyright Phuket News 2017-06-19

 

[Retiredandhappyhere]

Are they sure that he had not entered the water for a couple of minutes, as that could have had a similar result, although for a totally different cause.