A tourist boat heading to the island of Koh Talu in Thailand sank on Sunday morning, leaving passengers in shock. Among the 30 onboard were several Swedes, including Marcus, his wife, and their two children, Expressen reports.
Rough seas caused the boat to take on water and sink about 150–200 meters from shore. Passengers, all wearing life jackets, were forced to jump into the water and swim to safety.
“The children were very scared, but most people stayed calm,” Marcus said. Once ashore, they hiked through the jungle to reach their hotel. Their belongings went down with the boat.
The Swedish Ministry for Foreign Affairs confirmed the incident, stating one person was injured. Local authorities are investigating.
“It’s sad to lose our things, but the important thing is that everyone is safe,” Marcus added to Expressen.
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