Indian tourist injured after jet ski accident at Patong Beach

Phuket — On 12 August 2026, an unfortunate incident unfolded at Patong Beach, involving a 24-year-old Indian tourist named Mr. Jagga Hardik. The tourist was injured after a jet ski accident, which left him with a leg injury necessitating immediate medical attention. A distressing video posted on Facebook by user "Chue Luang Niren" captured the scene, depicting lifeguards rushing to the tourist's aid and providing urgent rescue as he lay injured in the water. The tourist had rented a jet ski at Patong Beach in Patong subdistrict, Kathu district, Phuket.

Upon witnessing the accident, lifeguards swiftly moved to assist and bring the injured tourist back to shore. The incident occurred around 18:30 on the same day. A Facebook user, who operates a taxi queue in the area, then contacted the emergency medical hotline (1669) to request assistance. Around 19:30, rescue workers from the Kusoldharm Phuket Foundation arrived at the scene. They provided essential first aid before transporting Hardik to Patong Hospital for a thorough medical examination and treatment.

Following the initial assessment, it was determined that the tourist was unable to walk, leading rescue workers to use a stretcher to transport him from the beach. The precise nature and severity of his leg injury were yet to be confirmed as it awaited further medical examination. The post "Indian tourist injured after jet ski accident at Patong Beach" initially appeared on Khaosod English.