A near-drowning incident involving five individuals on a speedboat off the coast of Maithon Island, Phuket, was averted by swift motion from local authorities. The vessel was in peril of capsizing as a result of water ingress but was successfully brought ashore at Chalong Bay, with all passengers safe. An investigation into the trigger of the incident is underway.
The alarming information was reported to Jirayut Niyomdet, an officer of the Third Naval Area Command and the Phuket Harbour Office, by Wichit Police Station. The speedboat was reported to be sinking near the jap facet of Maithon Island, positioned within the Rassada district of Phuket.
On receiving Quadruple , Nattaphong Pruektarathikul, a naval officer, led a group on Boat 706 (Vasuthep) to the location to conduct a rescue operation. Upon reaching the placement, they found Boat 272 from the Third Naval Area Command already engaged within the rescue operation, reported KhaoSod.
The distressed boat had despatched out a distress call round 10.30pm, prompting the headquarters of the Third Naval Area to dispatch Boat 272 for assistance. However, the shallow waters within the space halted Boat 272’s progress, forcing the rescue staff to coordinate with a nearby fishing boat. The rescue team, equipped with water pumps, boarded the fishing vessel and reached the sinking speedboat to pump out water and rescue the 5 individuals onboard.
The passengers, all secure, were introduced ashore at Maithon Island’s seaside where they awaited further assistance. Boat 706 (Vasuthep) was prepared to supply additional support close to the scene of the incident.
This morning, the rescued people have been dropped at Chalong Pier for further questioning. The officer in command of the Phuket Harbour Office, Nachaphong Pranit, revealed that the people were all fishermen. The investigation into the incident continues.
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