Japanese tourist killed in boat accident
Just days after the Phuket Governor reported a clean sheet for marine boat accidents during the “Seven Dangerous Days” reporting period, a Japanese tourist has died during a trip to Koh Similan.
37-year-old Yoshida Saori was scuba diving alone near Koh Tachai on Thursday when a big wave pushed her under the boat. Her head hit the propeller resulting in deep wounds that proved to be fatal.
Saori was rushed to Takuapa Hospital by a speed boat from the Similan Islands National Park but died on the journey back to shore. Her body is now being detained at the hospital pending a full autopsy and contact with the woman’s relatives.
Source: https://www.phuketgazette.net/news/japanese-tourist-killed-boat-prop-similan-islands
