Russian tourist dies from huge wave on Thai island

Russian tourist dies from huge wave on Thai island

In Thailand, a 24-year-old Russian tourist died after a tragic incident at the popular viewpoint Lad Koh. According to the authorities, Kamilla Beryatskaya was hit by a large wave and moved into the sea.

The incident at the popular viewpoint

On Friday, Beryatskaya was last seen by witnesses when she was sitting on a yoga mat on the coast. Suddenly she was hit by a strong wave and could no longer hold herself. Videos that have been circulated on social media and have been shared by local news agencies show how they fought against the strong currents. Witnesses reported that it was visible in the water for about 15 minutes before it finally disappeared.

The desperate rescue operation

A male foreign tourist jumped into the waves to help Beryatskaya, but unfortunately could not save them. Her body was discovered on a beach the next day, around one kilometer from the Lad Koh viewpoint.

ambiguities on the circumstances

The exact circumstances that led to their death are still unclear. The police report that surveillance cameras show how Beryatskaya gets out of a car at the viewpoint. The picturesque place offers a breathtaking view of the Gulf of Thailand, and preparations for the visit seemed okay-it took a pink yoga mat from the trunk and went to the cliff.

warnings of strong waves

At this point, warnings of the dangers of strong waves were already pronounced in the place, as the police said.

popularity of Thailand in Russian tourists

The popularity of Thailand among Russian tourists has risen sharply since the announcement of a ban for many European airlines in Russian airspace due to Western sanctions after the invasion of Ukraine in 2022. The demand for travel to the Southeast Asian country has thus increased significantly.