PHUKET — 12 August 2026, A 24-year-old Indian tourist was injured after falling in a jet ski accident at Patong Beach, with rescuers later taking him to Patong Hospital for treatment.
A Facebook user named “Chue Luang Niren” posted a video showing Patong Beach lifeguards rushing to assist the injured tourist, along with a message saying: “Urgent rescue as tourist falls from jet ski and is injured.”
According to the post, the tourist, identified as Mr. Jagga Hardik, 24, had rented a jet ski off Patong Beach in Patong subdistrict, Kathu district, Phuket.
While he was riding the jet ski, the watercraft struck his leg, causing him to fall into the water and suffer an injury.
Patong Beach lifeguards who witnessed the incident immediately moved in to assist and bring the tourist back to shore. The incident occurred at around 18:30 on 12 August.
The Facebook user, who operates a taxi queue in the area, then called the 1669 emergency medical hotline to request assistance.
At around 19:30, rescue workers from the Kusoldharm Phuket Foundation arrived at the scene. They provided first aid before transporting Hardik to Patong Hospital for medical examination and treatment.
Initial checks found that the tourist was unable to walk. Rescue workers therefore used a stretcher to carry him from the beach.
The exact nature and severity of his leg injury remained pending further medical examination.