Two British Tourists Rescued From Rough Phuket Waters
Two British tourists were rescued unconscious from rough waters at Nai Thon Beach in Phuket on Friday after ignoring red-flag warnings. Both men were revived by lifeguards and hospitalized in stable condition.
PHUKET — 11 July 2026, Two British tourists narrowly survived after getting into difficulty while swimming at Nai Thon Beach in Phuket, despite red-flag warnings indicating dangerous sea conditions.
Police said the incident occurred at about 12:20 on Friday, when lifeguards stationed at Nai Thon Beach in Sakhu subdistrict, Thalang district, spotted the two men struggling in the rough surf and immediately launched a rescue.
The tourists were pulled from the water unconscious and brought ashore, where lifeguards administered first aid until both men regained consciousness.
They were later identified as Preston, 34, and Scott, 40, both British nationals.
Emergency responders from the Sakhu Subdistrict Administrative Organisation transported the pair to Thalang Hospital for further treatment.
Hospital officials later confirmed that both tourists were in stable condition and remained under close medical observation.
Authorities urged visitors to exercise extreme caution when swimming during the monsoon season, when strong waves and dangerous currents are common. They also reminded beachgoers to obey lifeguards' instructions and strictly observe red-flag warnings, which indicate that entering the water is unsafe.
