French family rescued after 16 hours adrift off Koh Samui
France 241 min read109 words
A French family was rescued on Saturday after spending more than 16 hours adrift off the coast of Koh Samui, Thailand, when their jet ski capsized. The incident, reported by a local official to AFP, occurred in the waters surrounding the popular island resort, prompting a coordinated search by Thai maritime authorities and nearby vessels.
Rescue teams located the family in the early hours and brought them safely to shore, where they received medical attention. Officials noted that the prolonged exposure highlighted the importance of rapid response capabilities in the region’s busy tourist waters, and they emphasized ongoing efforts to improve safety measures for recreational watercraft around Koh Samui.
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