Tested caused a commotion on Patong Beach in Phuket yesterday after he was caught trying to steal a jet ski. The tourist, who was described as anxious and intoxicated, additionally attacked a jet-ski caretaker and tried to flee.
The incident was reported to the Patong Police at midday yesterday, and when they arrived at the scene, they found the drunk tourist had already been apprehended by beach lifeguards. The seashore lifeguards reported that the Saudi vacationer was trying to steal a jet ski once they caught him.
According to the seashore lifeguards, the vacationer, recognized solely as Abdullah, assaulted the jet ski caretaker earlier than taking off. Initial reviews mentioned he swam out to sea, nevertheless it appears he really escaped on a stolen jet ski and managed to journey far out to sea before beach lifeguards and the jet ski caretaker caught up with him.
He had jumped off the jet ski he had taken and was treading water a couple of kilometre from the seashore. Jet ski operators went out on three jet skis to recuperate Abdullah and the stolen jet ski.
Abdullah refused help and tried to remain out at sea treading water. After about half an hour rescuers returned to bring him back to shore on a jet ski.
During the journey back to the beach, the rescuers had to tie Abdullah’s arms to have the ability to keep away from any additional hurt to himself or others.
Upon reaching the shore, he was taken to Patong Hospital due to exhaustion, though he remained conscious all through the journey. Local officers on the scene reported that Abdullah was speaking incomprehensibly and seemed to be in a state of anxiety..g