Killer wave ripped backpacker’s girlfriend out of his arms on Thai paradise beach

A backpack died after a freak wave swept her from her boyfriend’s arms as they paddled in the sea.

Rebecca Callaghan, 21, was on a romantic trip to Thailand with Ian Fenwick when she drowned, an inquest heard yesterday.

The sea was initially calm, but a massive wave came suddenly and separated the couple, dragging them under the water.

When Mr Fenwick battled his way to the surface, he saw his girlfriend, a keen diver, floating face down.

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