Australian man's death in Thailand likely a 'terrible accident'

Australian man's death in Thailand likely a 'terrible accident'

The brother of an Australian man whose body was found at a beach on the island of Phuket says he appears to have run into trouble while swimming.

Body of Foreign Man Found on Kata Beach, Phuket

Pictures courtesy of Amarin. The body of a foreign man was discovered on the morning of 14 May, on Kata Beach in Phuket, with a mysterious message found nearby written in the sand. Authorities are reviewing CCTV footage from the surrounding area to aid in their investigation. At approximately 06:05, Pol. Lt. Col. Ekkasak Khwanwan, an investigator at Karon Police Station, was alerted by a hotel security guard to the presence of a deceased…

Phuket seas claims the life of another Aussie tourist

Phuket seas claims the life of another Aussie touristLegacyPhuket police issued a warning to swimmers following a second Aussie tourist death inside a week off a popular holiday resort beach. An Australian father-of-two washed ashore at the weekend two weeks into a dream holiday with his wife. Anthony John Heathcote was reported missing last Wednesday. His body was eventually found on Saturday, May 10, in waters about 20 metres from the shore at…

Tragic End to Search for Missing Australian Tourist in Phuket

Phuket, May 10 – In a tragic end to a three-day search, rescue workers recovered the lifeless body of an Australian tourist this morning near Freedom Beach, where he was last seen entering the treacherous waters days earlier. “Found Safe”: Missing British Backpacker in Thailand Reconnects With Relieved Family The grim discovery came at daybreak […] Source