KRABI, Aug 9 (TNA) – A drowning Chinese tourist was safely
rescued off the water near Koh Hong island in the southern province of Krabi on Thursday.
A video clip released on Friday shows three national park
lifeguards rushed off the beach to help the 23-year-old female tourist.
Rescuers performed CPR on the tourist who became unconscious
when she was brought to the sandy beach.
She was later transferred to a hospital on mainland via a speedboat.
Head of Than Bok Khorani National Park Wirasak Srisajjang
said on Friday that the tourist had been treated and released from the
hospital.
He said the tourist failed to follow safety instruction,
swimming in the sea without a life vest.
Given a large number of visitors, the National Park rangers
did not notice the violation, he admitted.
Lifeguards would strictly enforce the safety instructions at
times of strong winds and high tides, he said. (TNA)
