Searching for 2 missing people after the elephant trunk storm capsized a tourist boat

Phetchaburi, Aug. 13-An elephant trunk storm occurred. A blow hits the area of Ban Laem, Phetchaburi province, causing a passenger boat to capsize. In the middle of the Bang Tabun River, there are 2 missing people. Recently, 1 body has been found. The governor of Phetchaburi Province has visited the area to monitor the situation.

Phetchaburi Province Yesterday evening (5:30 p.m.), there was an elephant trunk storm. Blow down in the area of Ban Laem. Phetchaburi province causing passenger boats to capsize in the area In the middle of the Bang Tabun River, there were 2 missing people, where the incident occurred about 15 meters from the southern bank of the river. Attempted to swim up to the shore, 6 people, 2 males, 4 females, now there are 2 missing persons, 2 males.

ask the boat driver one of the survivors said before the incident Hired by a group of 7 tourists, 4 women and 3 men, from a resort in Bang Tabun sub-district. Let's take you to travel around the mouth of the Wang Tabun River. to see the scenery thus bringing tourists Take a boat to see the scenery sunset After finishing sightseeing While driving the boat back into the Bang Tabun River There are 2 kilometers left to go back to the resort. Appeared to have a large turbulence blowing the ship, capsized immediately. While tourists do not wear life jackets. tried to help bring 2 male tourists near him to swim into the bank when approaching the bank I think it's safe. So swim back to the sunken ship. To help 5 more victims, but it appears that he turned back to meet 2 men who helped for the first time drowned and disappeared in time.

Latest at 9:45 a.m. Sawang Sanphet Thammasathan Foundation rescue kit, Phetchaburi And the relevant agencies have searched for the bodies of two missing male tourists from the incident. Recently, one has been found, with the body floating to the surface. near the scene By the back of the tattoo Initially, the name is still unknown. with the Governor of Phetchaburi Province Visit the area to monitor the situation and encouragement to officials Closely. – Thai News Agency

Source: Thai News Agency