Woman found alive after Sarasin Bridge jump

A 37-year-old woman was found alive and taken to hospital after police received a report that someone had jumped from Sarasin Bridge, which links Phuket and Phang Nga.

Tha Chatchai Police Station said it received the report at 3:38am from the outbound side of the bridge. Officers coordinated with the Kusoldharm Phuket Sarasin rescue unit and other emergency responders to search the waters beneath the bridge and nearby coastal areas.

A black Toyota sedan with Phatthalung licence plates was found parked on the bridge. Police identified the owner as a woman from Phatthalung Province.

Search teams from Phuket and neighbouring Phang Nga searched through the early morning but were initially unable to find her. Later in the morning, local fishermen alerted authorities after spotting a woman floating in the sea about seven to eight kilometres offshore in waters about 37 metres deep.

Members of the Sarasin volunteer rescue team launched a boat, recovered the woman and brought her safely ashore at Pak Phra Beach in Mai Khao. Rescuers provided first aid before coordinating with Mai Khao Tambon Administration Organisation rescue personnel to take her to Thalang Hospital for further treatment and medical assessment.

Authorities have not disclosed details of her condition. Police said they will interview the woman to establish the circumstances surrounding the incident once doctors determine she is well enough to give a statement.

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