Two British tourists rescued after entering red-flag waters at Phuket beach
Two British tourists were rescued at Nai Thon Beach in Phuket after getting into difficulty in red-flagged waters, with police saying the incident occurred at about 12:20 p.m. on Friday.
Two British tourists were rescued after getting into difficulty while swimming at Nai Thon Beach in Phuket despite red-flag warnings of dangerous sea conditions, police said.
The incident happened at about 12:20 p.m. on Friday at Nai Thon Beach in Sakhu subdistrict of Thalang district, according to police.
Lifeguards stationed at the beach spotted the two men after they entered the water in conditions severe enough for red flags to be posted. The pair narrowly survived the incident.
The case drew attention to ongoing safety risks at Phuket beaches during rough sea conditions, when red flags are used to warn swimmers not to enter the water.
Police identified the men only as British tourists. No further details were given in the source about their identities, injuries or what happened after the rescue.
