French tourist drowns after late-night swim at Patong

French Tourist Drowns at Patong Beach Despite Safety Warnings

Photo courtesy of The Phuket News A French tourist, Laurent Simon, drowned at Patong Beach early on September 18 after being pulled out to sea by strong currents during a late-night swim. Simon, along with family members, entered the water despite red flags warning of dangerous conditions. His sister was quickly swept away, prompting Simon and his brother-in-law, Jose Cubellier, to attempt a rescue. Simon and Cubellier managed to push hi…

French tourist drowns after late-night swim at Patong

French tourist drowns after late-night swim at PatongLegacyA French tourist drowned on Patong Beach after being swept away by strong currents during a late-night swim, despite red warning flags along the shore. Patong Police confirmed the victim as 53 year old Laurent Simon, who had arrived on the island just a day earlier with his brother, sister and brother-in-law. The family reportedly entered the water behind the Tourist Police office, north…