French father and two children rescued after 16 hours adrift off Thai island
Summary
A French father and his two young sons were rescued after drifting at sea for over 16 hours when their jet ski capsized near Thailand’s Koh Samui island. They were found safe, taken to hospital for checks, and stayed in Thailand to continue their holiday.Key Facts
- The family’s jet ski flipped over after about 15 minutes on the water.
- The father is 50 years old, and his sons are 5 and 7 years old.
- The jet ski was rented from a local operator on Koh Samui, a popular tourist island.
- The family failed to return on time, prompting a rescue search.
- Rescuers found them around 10 a.m. the next day after they had been adrift for more than 16 hours.
- They wore life jackets during the incident.
- Officials are investigating why the jet ski capsized.
- The family appeared to have traveled outside the allowed rental area.
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