PHUKET: An Indian actress has been injured in a jet-ski crash in Krabi - a province where jet-skis are supposedly banned - according to a report in an Indian media outlet.
The Times of India says that Kavita Kaushik is now recovering in Mumbai after her holiday was upturned in the Thai beauty spot that is a back-to-nature neighbor of better known Phuket, where jet-skis still flourish.
She will need more surgery because of a six-stitch wound, the news outlet says. A large wave flipped the jet-ski and dumped it on Ms Kaushik's head, the outlet says.
The 33-year-old actress is being quoted as saying: ''I fell off my jet ski and it landed on me. The nose of the ski banged on my forehead and there was a deep gash.
''I kept going deeper, with blood streaming down my face. Since my hand was strapped to the ski, I couldn't do much.
''As I was pulled to the surface, I could hear people screaming in terror.
''I was rushed to a hospital and got six stitches on my forehead. I was so much in pain, I had no idea what was happening.''
An explanation as to how a jet-ski crash could happen in Krabi, where jet-skis are banned, is being sought.
Ms Kaushik is apparently not put off from further adventures.
''Tough girls do get hurt,'' she is quoted as saying. ''The only regret I have is, I was not able to skydive after this accident. I was really looking forward to it.''
Authorities on Phuket are believed to be considering the future of all jet-skis operating on the island in the aftermath of a crackdown on vendors aimed at returning beaches to their natural state.
Ms Kaushik is best known for playing the role of Chandramukhi Chautala on a long-running television sitcom and has won many awards.
The Times of India says that Kavita Kaushik is now recovering in Mumbai after her holiday was upturned in the Thai beauty spot that is a back-to-nature neighbor of better known Phuket, where jet-skis still flourish.
She will need more surgery because of a six-stitch wound, the news outlet says. A large wave flipped the jet-ski and dumped it on Ms Kaushik's head, the outlet says.
The 33-year-old actress is being quoted as saying: ''I fell off my jet ski and it landed on me. The nose of the ski banged on my forehead and there was a deep gash.
''I kept going deeper, with blood streaming down my face. Since my hand was strapped to the ski, I couldn't do much.
''As I was pulled to the surface, I could hear people screaming in terror.
''I was rushed to a hospital and got six stitches on my forehead. I was so much in pain, I had no idea what was happening.''
An explanation as to how a jet-ski crash could happen in Krabi, where jet-skis are banned, is being sought.
Ms Kaushik is apparently not put off from further adventures.
''Tough girls do get hurt,'' she is quoted as saying. ''The only regret I have is, I was not able to skydive after this accident. I was really looking forward to it.''
Authorities on Phuket are believed to be considering the future of all jet-skis operating on the island in the aftermath of a crackdown on vendors aimed at returning beaches to their natural state.
Ms Kaushik is best known for playing the role of Chandramukhi Chautala on a long-running television sitcom and has won many awards.
One can only dream when there are no Jet-Ski's. Wasn't the plan to phase them out meant to have happened 3+ years ago?
The nasty accident of an Indian Celebrity, should awaken the Junta's Wrath.
Posted by Tbs on July 6, 2014 09:12