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Belgium Tourist involved in near-drowning incident on Jomtien Beach.


 
 
         
 
       
       

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.