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French Father, Two Sons Rescued After Jet Ski Capsizes

8/15/2026

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A French father and his two sons were rescued after their jet ski capsized off Koh Samui at 17:00 on 13 August 2026 when rough waves stopped the engine.
Rescuers located them at 10:00 on 14 August 2026 after speedboats and jet skis searched around Koh Samui and Koh Phangan.
Amorn Chomchoey said the trio were taken to hospital, discharged shortly after, and remained in Thailand to continue their holiday.

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A French father and his two sons were rescued after their jet ski capsized off Koh Samui at 17:00 on 13 August 2026 when rough waves stopped the engine.
Rescuers located them at 10:00 on 14 August 2026 after speedboats and jet skis searched around Koh Samui and Koh Phangan.
Amorn Chomchoey said the trio were taken to hospital, discharged shortly after, and remained in Thailand to continue their holiday.