Jun 20, 2024
Tourists in Phuket Rescued After Ignoring Beach Warnings
Eight foreign tourists ignored red flag warnings on Phuket beaches, requiring lifeguard rescue. Two Indian couples at Karon Beach and four Russian tourists at Patong Beach were swept away by rough seas. Lifeguards acted swiftly to bring them to safety. Red flags are displayed on most Phuket beaches due to hazardous conditions. In a related incident, a Russian man drowned at Surin Beach despite a red flag warning.