AN INJURED Brit woman was rescued after she was hacked by a boat propeller while diving off a Thai island.
Aimee Louise Bacchetta, 30, was paddling off the idyllic Similan Islands in Phang Nga province when she injured her leg on a whirring boat propeller.
Aimee Louise Bacchetta, 30, was paddling off the idyllic Similan Islands when the accident occurred[/caption]
The holidaymaker suffered a deep wound near her right Achilles tendon.
Crew from the speedboat Saracha called the Royal Thai Navy.
Medics were rushed to the scene, where they stopped the bleeding and transported Bacchetta to hospital after carrying her to shore.
She has since been released from hospital and is recovering from the ordeal.
Phang Nga welcomed the first batch of tourists on October 15 after the area was closed for the rainy monsoon season.
The Similan Islands are a group of 11 small islands in the Andaman Sea off the coast of Thailand.
Known for their clear blue waters, vibrant coral reefs, and diverse marine life, they are a popular destination for diving, snorkeling, and sightseeing.
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