PHUKET lifeguards spent more than four hours searching for an American man swept into the sea by strong waves off Nai Harn beach in Phuket last evening (June 9) but managed to quickly rescue his Thai wife and child, Thai Rath newspaper said early this morning.
Lifeguards at this beach together with Rawai subdistrict rescue unit and Phuket Charity Foundation members searched for the tourists from dusk to midnight but had to then stop because it was completely dark and the waves very strong.
Mr. Arun Solas, mayor of Rawai Subdistrict, said after being alerted about this incident he quickly coordinated with relevant agencies to help search for them.
The family of three had gone swimming in the sea and strong waves swept them further away from the shore. While the lifeguards were able to save the Thai wife and the child, the American father is still lost at sea.
Although rescuers had to stop searching for the unidentified American man at midnight being hampered by the darkness and powerful waves, they will resume doing so today.
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Rescuers at Nai Harn beach last night. Photo: Thai Rath
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