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Sea snake on Kamala Beach safely returned to sea by lifeguards

Lifeguards at Kamala Beach in Phuket safely captured and released a sea snake after it came ashore on Friday, startling tourists and local residents.

Sea snake on Kamala Beach safely returned to sea by lifeguards

Lifeguards at Kamala Beach in Phuket safely captured and released a sea snake after it came ashore on Friday, alarming tourists and local residents.

The incident took place at Kamala Beach in Kathu district and was later shared on Facebook by a user whose video showed the snake moving near the shoreline.

According to the source report published on 11 July 2026, lifeguards handled the situation and returned the sea snake to the sea safely. No further details were provided about the animal or any injuries.

The brief beachside incident drew attention because of the presence of visitors and residents near the shoreline when the snake appeared. The report said the sea snake had slithered ashore before lifeguards intervened.

The Facebook video circulated after the incident showed the animal near the waterline at Kamala Beach, where lifeguards then captured and released it.