Belgium Tourist involved in near-drowning incident on Jomtien Beach
3rd March 2010
On Tuesday Afternoon on Jomtien Beach in front of the Grand Jomtien Hotel, an emergency situation occurred involving a tourist from Belgium, Mr. Raymond Gevaert aged 75. An unusual current caused him to be swept out to sea but he was rescued by a fellow beachgoer. Mr. Gevaert, who was at the beach with his Wife, had swallowed sea water and was in a serious condition and required manual ventilation by a nurse who arrived in a Pattaya Memorial Hospital Ambulance. We understand that Mr. Gevaert is now recovering in Hospital and is expected to make a full recovery according to Doctors.
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Earlier this week, the PTT Public Company Limited announced that
Guys A simple Boon Marker accross the bay would help illiminate these kind of accidents, and yes 6 Lifeguards would help and first aid kit, radio network would help Vigilance.
The need is to seperate areas of Bay for what its intentions are a quick pee in the sea ???? or wrestle a Shark.
But wait, maybe he was trying to end his life as he couldnt face jumping from the roof of his condo!!!
when are they going to get life guards ?? on this beach ……
Poor guy, he swallowed the dirt toxic Pattaya beach water!
better than swallowing seaman!!!! lol