Chinese Tourist Rescued After Kayak Capsizes Off Phuket
A Chinese tourist was rescued by a fishing boat after her kayak capsized off Phuket's Yanui Beach on November 4. Unable to swim, she clung to the overturned kayak until the passing crew spotted her and brought her safely to shore. Authorities urge all water-sport participants to wear life jackets and stay within designated areas.
A Chinese tourist experienced a harrowing ordeal when her kayak capsized in rough seas off Phuket on November 4. Around 5:40 p.m., the woman, aged about 20, paddled from Yanui Beach and drifted far out to the back of Ko Man in Rawai, Mueang District. Waves flipped her kayak, and because she could not swim, she panicked but managed to cling to the overturned craft and climb atop it, drifting helplessly for a long time. A passing fishing boat noticed the capsized kayak and the woman waving her paddle and shouting for help. The crew quickly pulled her aboard and returned her safely to shore. The woman broke down in tears of relief, explaining she had been terrified when the wave overturned her kayak and she realized she could not swim. The incident serves as a stark reminder for tourists engaging in water activities to always wear life jackets, follow operator guidance, and avoid paddling beyond designated safe zones.
