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Tourist lost in Phuket forest found alive


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Last night, a tourist who had got lost in a forest in the Thalang district of Phuket was found, alive. Rescue workers/police helped locate the Danish national. Ekachai Siri, the commander of the Phuket tourist police office, says that around 7:30 58 year old Michael Hilderbrand was reported lost in the forest. Thai media says that Michael had left his hotel around 4 pm and then walked on the Nai Yang beach before hiking into the forest. Michael was found around 10 pm. Reportedly, Micahel had only minor scratches on his body and appeared exhausted from his 6 hour amble. […]

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Re. Snapdragon's comment. The reality is that vast areas of Phuket are forested and although people may think it would be hard to get lost, the reality is very different. Forest can be very dense  negating gps signals, and many paths just disappear especially now with few people using them. Unless you are well equipped and know how to use a map and compass and do have gps on your phone for when a signal can get through, should not attempt going into the jungle areas, particularly alone. 

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