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Swedish tourist severely injured in Thailand boat accident
February 3, 2025
The boat after it washed ashore.
A Swedish tourist suffered severe injuries in a boat accident off the coast of Thailand on January 15, 2025, Emanuel Eliason, 29, from Lund, Sweden, was traveling near Koh Talu when a routine boat trip turned into a nightmare.
Despite strong winds and rough seas, the boat’s crew allowed the trip to proceed. As conditions worsened, the vessel began taking on water, forcing passengers to jump into the sea. In the chaos, Eliason was pulled under the boat and became entangled in the propeller, resulting in severe injuries to his arm.
His partner, Lina, managed to assist him to shore, where a Swedish doctor happened to be present and provided critical first aid, stopping the bleeding. Eliason was later transported to Bangkok, where surgeons performed emergency surgery, requiring 150 stitches to close his wounds. Despite the successful procedure, he has lost both sensation and mobility in his arm.
Following the ordeal, Eliason has urged tourists to exercise caution and question safety measures when engaging in water-based activities. He emphasized the importance of ensuring proper safety protocols, particularly when facing adverse weather conditions.
The boat was the same boat that the Swedish actor Kjell Bergqvist was on, which
ScandAsia wrote about previously.
A Swedish tourist suffered severe injuries in a boat accident off the coast of Thailand on January 15, 2025, Emanuel Eliason, 29, from Lund, Sweden, was traveling near Koh Talu …
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