UPDATE: Police have clarified that the earlier report of two Russian nationals being swept into the ocean at a viewpoint on Bo Phut Beach, Samui Island, was inaccurate. Upon reviewing CCTV footage from the area, authorities confirmed that only one individual, a Russian woman, was swept into the ocean by a large wave.

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Authorities in Samui Island have resumed their search for a Russian tourist who was swept into the sea by high waves on Friday. The woman, visiting Bo Phut Beach, was carried away by a wave while resting at a popular viewpoint despite warning signs cautioning against a storm surge with waves reaching up to four meters.

The woman had arrived at the viewpoint in a car and decided to stop for a rest. Despite visible storm surge warnings, a massive wave overtook the viewpoint and swept the Russian woman into the sea.

The search has resumed today for two Russian nationals who were swept into the sea by high waves from a popular viewpoint at Bo Phut Beach on Samui Island on Friday.

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Rescue teams, supported by boats and helicopters, have been mobilized to search the surrounding waters. Local police are coordinating with volunteers and marine rescue units to expand the search area as rough sea conditions continue to pose challenges.

The region has been experiencing severe weather, with storm surges and rough seas making coastal areas especially dangerous. Officials have reiterated the importance of heeding warning signs, particularly at beaches and viewpoints prone to high waves.

Family members of the victims have been notified and are being kept updated on the search efforts.

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As rescue operations continue, updates are expected from local officials regarding progress.

-Thailand News (TN)