PHUKET – The body of a 21-year-old Chinese tourist, who went missing while swimming at Nai Harn beach earlier this week, was recovered on Friday morning near Koh Moo, off Ya Nui beach. The discovery concluded a multi-day search operation involving naval, municipal, and rescue units, the Bangkok Post reported.

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The tourist, identified as Yuan Wenyi, was reported missing on Wednesday afternoon after he disappeared in the waters off Nai Harn beach. In response, Vice Admiral Weerudom Muangjeen, commander of the Third Naval Area and director of the Maritime Enforcement Command Centre, ordered a full-scale search operation. The effort involved naval personnel, Rawai Municipality officials, professional lifeguards, and local rescue teams.

PHUKET: The body of a young Chinese man who went missing after drowning off Nai Harn beach on Wednesday was found floating near Koh Moo, off Ya Nui beach in Muang district on Friday morning.

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Search operations throughout Thursday covered a wide area stretching from Nai Harn beach to Ao Sen, and extending to Ya Nui beach and Koh Kaeo. Teams meticulously combed both coastal and rocky areas without success. The search resumed on Friday morning, focusing on the rocky shoreline between Ya Nui beach and Promthep Cape.

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The breakthrough came at approximately 10:00 AM when rescuers spotted the body floating in the sea near the islet of Koh Moo. The body was subsequently retrieved and brought to shore at the search coordination center in front of Nai Harn beach. According to the Maritime Enforcement Command Centre Region 3, the body has been handed over to relevant authorities for an autopsy and further legal procedures.

-Thailand News (TN)