Thailand: Shanghaman Gowribalan of Swansea dies after kayak fall

A 24-year-old man from south Wales has died after falling into a lake while kayaking in Thailand.

Shanghaman Gowribalan was kayaking with his friends on the Rajjaprabha Dam in southern Thailand from about 09:00 local time on Sunday 11 February.

It is believed the backpacker from Swansea fell into the deepest part of the reservoir about 500m (1,640 ft) away from where he was staying.

His body was found after three days’ search by rescuers and scuba divers.

Mr Gowribalan’s family have been contacted.

His friends raised the alarm shortly after he fell from the kayak and tried to direct rescue teams to the spot where Mr Gowribalan disappeared.

Rescue teams along with scuba divers – including…