Russian man tragically drowns off Patong Beach

A tragic incident occurred yesterday off the coast of Patong Beach when a Russian man drowned while swimming in the sea. The drowning was reported to the Patong Police Station at 7.55am, Bangkok Post reported. Rescue workers, lifeguards, and Patong Hospital personnel attempted to save the man.

Despite their best efforts to perform cardiopulmonary resuscitation, the man could not be saved. The man’s wife informed the police that both she and her husband, 53 year old Pavel Rafaylovich, were Russian nationals. The couple had been staying at a hotel near the beach and decided to go for an early morning swim.

Pavel swam around 7 kilometres away from the shore amidst strong waves when he began to struggle. His wife called for help, and lifeguards quickly entered the water to bring him back to the shore. Unfortunately, their attempts to resuscitate him…