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	Denis Lipatov, 39, was at the island with friends when he developed a cramp while swimming at about 5pm. By the time he was rescued he was unconscious, and efforts to resuscitate him failed.</div>
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	His friends returned to Chalong pier with his body, where they were met by police and rescue workers, said Chalong Police Superintendent Kritapas Dazintharasorn.&nbsp;</div>
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	Racha Noi Island is an uninhabited island south of the popular day-trip island, Racha Yai.</div>
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	Col Kritapas urged all beachgoers to follow safety precautions when swimming or diving.</div>
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Russian dive instructor drowns at Racha Noi Island

PHUKET: A Russian dive instructor who worked in Phuket drowned off Racha Noi Island on Saturday afternoon.