A BRIT has died while swimming off the coast of a holiday island in Thailand after cops say he ignored the red flags.
The 43-year-old businessman was reportedly dragged away from the shore at Karon Beach, Phuket, by a rip current that was so strong whirlpools could be seen in the surf.
The Brit died after he ignored red warning flags to swim in the choppy sea in Thailand[/caption]
Paramedics could not save the businessman[/caption]
One onlooker helped to pull the man back from the water onto the sand and a lifeguard aided with CPR.
Paramedics arrived and continued to try and save his life, but he could not be revived.
Cops said the man had defied the safety warnings in place along the beach.
Speaking about the drowning, Lieutenant Colonel Eakkasak Fanwhan said: “The sea along the coast of Phuket is very dangerous but even more than normal at this time of the year.
“There are hidden currents that can make people disorientated.
“It is important that everyone avoids going into the sea, even if they are experienced swimmers.
“There are red flags on the beach at the most dangerous areas.”
The Andaman coast faces deadly seasonal tides and strong waves that lash during the monsoon season from September to December.
The Foreign Office has been approached for comment.
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