A Russian tourist tragically drowned at Naithon Beach in Phuket, regardless of lifeguards’ warnings and red flags prohibiting swimming in the space. The incident occurred yesterday, marking the fourth drowning in Phuket throughout the past week and the second involving a Russian nationwide, The Phuket News reported.
The man entered the water around 4pm, ignoring the pink flags signalling harmful situations. Phuket Tourist Police reported that lifeguards have been on duty, however they have been unable to forestall the man from swimming within the prohibited area. The lifeguards introduced the physique again to shore and attempted CPR, but they were unable to revive him. The identity of the deceased has not been revealed.
Rich of drownings has prompted Phuket Governor Narong Woonciew to concern an urgent plea to tourists to obey seaside safety rules. He additionally addressed the lifeguards stationed on the west coast seashores, emphasising the importance of heightened vigilance and urging them to take all essential measures to deter vacationers from getting into the sea in areas where swimming is strictly forbidden because of the excessive danger of drowning.
The Meteorological Department of Thailand prolonged its heavy weather warning in Phuket till June 6. With the ongoing rough climate situations, vacationers are strongly advised to adhere to security pointers and pay shut consideration to the purple flags on the beaches..