A YOUNG tourist from Russia has died in unusual circumstances after going for a swim at Phuket's popular Kata beach yesterday.
Andrey Khabrin, aged 37, enjoyed a dip in the water with his wife and a cousin, who was their travelling companion.
Police Lieutenant Anukul Nuket of Chalong Police Station told Phuketwan that officers were called to Kata beach by members of a charitable foundation based at Kata-Karon about noon yesterday.
Mr Khabrin returned to his beach lounger after the swim, police were told. He then went into an unusual state, with his arms rigidly outstretched and his eyes rolled back, they were told.
White discharge appeared on his lips.
Doctors in Intensive Care at Patong Hospital attempted to restart his heart, but to no avail.
It fell to Police Lieutenant Weerapong Rakkito from Kathu Police Station to investigate the death.
He said there were no marks on Mr Khabrin. Police are waiting for Mr Khabrin's wife to determine what will be done with his body.
Andrey Khabrin, aged 37, enjoyed a dip in the water with his wife and a cousin, who was their travelling companion.
Police Lieutenant Anukul Nuket of Chalong Police Station told Phuketwan that officers were called to Kata beach by members of a charitable foundation based at Kata-Karon about noon yesterday.
Mr Khabrin returned to his beach lounger after the swim, police were told. He then went into an unusual state, with his arms rigidly outstretched and his eyes rolled back, they were told.
White discharge appeared on his lips.
Doctors in Intensive Care at Patong Hospital attempted to restart his heart, but to no avail.
It fell to Police Lieutenant Weerapong Rakkito from Kathu Police Station to investigate the death.
He said there were no marks on Mr Khabrin. Police are waiting for Mr Khabrin's wife to determine what will be done with his body.
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Posted by Whistle-Blower on December 13, 2009 14:06