German tourist rescued after drowning at Bang Sare beach in Chonburi

2026-03-23 - 11:40

CHONBURI — A 71-year-old German tourist was rescued after nearly drowning at Bang Sare beach on Monday afternoon. Rescue teams from Sawang Rojanatham Sattahip Foundation and the emergency unit of Wat Yan Sangwararam Hospital responded around noon after receiving a report of a foreigner struggling in the water. The man, later identified as Mr. Wolfgang Kari, was found unconscious on the shore. Good Samaritans and nearby tourists performed CPR until he regained a pulse before he was rushed to the hospital for urgent treatment. Eyewitnesses said the tourist was swimming as usual when he appeared dizzy and fell backward into the water. He eventually flipped face-down, prompting immediate assistance from bystanders. Authorities reminded visitors to exercise caution when swimming, especially the elderly or those with underlying health conditions, and to avoid swimming alone.