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A British woman sustained injuries from a boat propeller while diving near Island 7 on the Similan Islands.
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A British woman sustained injuries from a boat propeller while diving near Island 7 on the Similan Islands.
The accident took place during a tour organised by Siam Adventure World, according to a report from the Royal Thai Navy Third Area Command based at Cape Panwa. The incident, which occurred on Tuesday, October 15, was brought to the attention of the Navy’s Marine Security Unit by a tour guide aboard the boat, Saracha.
The injured tourist, identified as 30 year old Louise Imee Bacchetta, suffered a wound 5 centimetres long and 2 centimetres deep to her right heel. Navy officers promptly administered first aid, stopping the bleeding, providing painkillers, and covering the wound, said an RTN spokesperson.
“The injured tourist was given first aid by our officers before being transported back to the tour boat for further medical treatment.”
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