Father and Two Sons Rescued After Over 16 Hours Adrift on Jet Ski Near Koh Samui
A 50-year-old man and his two sons were saved after their jet ski capsized and they floated for more than 16 hours off Koh Samui, Thailand.
Local officials reported that the family spent over 16 hours at sea after their personal watercraft overturned near the island of Koh Samui. Rescue teams located the exhausted trio, noting they had ingested seawater and appeared very pale, especially the children. After being brought ashore, they received medical checks and were released from the hospital shortly thereafter.
Why it matters
The rescue underscores safety concerns for recreational water activities in popular tourist areas.
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