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Thailand Shipwreck off Phuket – 33 bodies found
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Many deaths after the rescue of the tourist boat before Phuket saves
The death toll of the boat accident in front of the Thai tourist island of Phuket has continued to increase. More than 30 people are still missing. At least ten dead are Chinese tourists.
Thirty-two bodies were found in front of the Thai island of Phuket after two boat accidents. 23 people are still missing. The boats sank in rough seas with a total of 146 people on board.
R rescue teams saved the bodies of 33 Chinese tourists after two boat accidents off the Thai coast. A dead man was found Thursday, the rest Friday, said Prapan Chantaseng, head of the local civil protection. 23 people were still missing. The search for victims had recently been extended.
In high winds and high waves, two boats with a total of 146 people sank Thursday aboard the Thai seaside resort of Phuket, including 129 from China. Previously, the authorities reported only 129 people on board.
A boat of 90 tourists sank off the island of Koh He. A yacht with 39 Chinese sunk in front of Koh Mai Ton. How many crew members were each on ships, was not known. The naval police could save most people. According to the police, a Russian couple whose jet ski capsized on the island of Koh Racha could also be saved.
Surviving tourists sit on a life raft. In a strong wind and high waves, two boats sank Thursday before Phuket
Source: dpa / Srb
The three smaller islands are located south of Thailand's largest island, Koh Phuket. The area is popular with tourists. During the current rainy season, it can be very dangerous on the water.
In Thailand, there are often fatal accidents involving boats, buses and other public transportation. Security standards are low.
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