News Forum - Fatal disregard: Kazakhstani tourist ignores red flag warnings, drowns at Phuket’s Kata Beach

[Thaiger]

A Kazakhstani tourist reportedly ignored red flags warning against swimming and as a consequence tragically drowned at Kata Beach in Phuket. Karon Police were alerted by a lifeguard at Kata Beach yesterday afternoon and discovered the body of the tourist, identified as 24 year old Artur Iskakov from Kazakhstan. Lifeguards informed the police that they … …

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[HolyCowCm]

Hope it isn't that way next week when I am there. It is the whole reason I am going with my kids.

[Wackamole]

"Rafaylovich swam approximately 7 kilometres from the shore"

that sounds a bit much.

[PATRIQUE]

7 KM of open sea swimming with strong current and waves ? I dont think so

[Faraday]

Yes, 7 Km is very unlikely & I'm sure the News Team meant 70 metres.

[Fanta]

These “lifeguards” need a new job title.

[Faraday]

8 minutes ago, Fanta said:

These “lifeguards” need a new job title.

Please explain.

[Fanta]

25 minutes ago, Faraday said:

Please explain.

Body retrievers? We have lifeguards to ensure people’s safety in an unfamiliar environment. That means not letting people swim outside the red flags.

[Faraday]

3 minutes ago, Fanta said:

Body retrievers? We have lifeguards to ensure people’s safety in an unfamiliar environment. That means not letting people swim outside the red flags.

I don't imagine for one moment, that the Lifeguards are permitted to prevent people physically, from going in the water.

Ohh.. I used the letter "P" four times in one sentence. That's an alliteration.

[1135914801]

Unfortunately this will always happen…