CCTV News:On the afternoon of the 7th, local time, a joint press conference was held by the government of Phuket, the Royal Thai Navy, the regional police station and the public health department of Phuket to inform the latest progress in the rescue of the capsized cruise ship in Phuket. The Thai side said that a total of 8 bodies of the victims were found that day. Up to now, the number of victims has risen to 41, and another 15 people are temporarily unable to verify their whereabouts. At present, 16 tourists from China have been confirmed dead.
At present, the accident is still being rescued, and the cause of the accident still needs to be investigated. However, it needs to be reminded that in recent years, island tour has become the choice of many tourists, but the ensuing wading safety accidents have risen rapidly, so how can tourists protect their own safety while enjoying the pleasant sea breeze?
Pay close attention to the weather and don’t take warning information seriously.
In the rainy season on the island, the changeable weather becomes a major cause of accidents. When participating in wading activities, we must pay close attention to the weather and not be lucky about the early warning information.
Hu Xiao, Meteorological Analyst, Public Meteorological Service Center of China Meteorological Administration: "If you come to tropical waters like Phuket in rainy season and go out to sea, and the weather forecast predicts thunderstorms, it can be said that there are certain risks. There is an obvious change in the weather. The weather is gloomy, the wind suddenly increases, or the tide suddenly changes, all of which tell us that we need to dock for safety, and we must not be lucky. In a word, it is very important to know the climate and weather in advance in this tropical country, and travel safety is the first. "
Pay attention to the risk of launching, and wear a life jacket.
When you are at the beach or swimming pool, be sure to walk together. Don’t go into the water alone without the supervision of a safety officer. When physical conditions do not allow, you should avoid wading activities. In case of stormy waves or red warning flags on the beach, you must not go into the water. Some sea areas seem calm, but in fact, the underwater undercurrent is swift and dangerous. In July, 2017, three male tourists from China went swimming in a private beach in Phuket despite the warning of wind and waves, resulting in two of them drowning.
Wang Yingxi, captain of the cave expert rescue team of Beijing Pinglan Public Welfare Foundation: "Always wear a life jacket when wading in the water to prevent accidents."
Diving needs to be carefully guided by professionals.
Snorkeling and deep diving are dangerous projects, and tourists who are old or suffering from heart disease, high blood pressure and other diseases cannot participate. If you take part in snorkeling projects, visitors must attend the training on the use of snorkeling masks in advance, and then go into the water after they can use them skillfully. Most importantly, you must follow the guidance of professionals when you participate in diving projects.
Wang Yingxi, captain of the cave expert rescue team of Beijing Pinglan Public Welfare Foundation"Don’t do actions that are forbidden by tour guides or diving instructors. China tourists are not familiar with the waters here, nor the sea and related dangers here."
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