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Father and 2 young sons on capsized jet ski rescued after 16 hours stranded off Thai island
August 15, 2026 / 9:25 AM EDT / CBS/AFP
TL;DR
- A French father and his two young sons were rescued off the coast of Koh Samui, Thailand.
- They were stranded for over 16 hours after their rented jet ski capsized.
- The family was found safe but exhausted and having swallowed seawater.
- They were taken to a hospital for checks and later discharged.
- Investigators are looking into the cause of the capsizing, with potential factors including rough waves and exceeding the rental area.
- Koh Samui is a popular family destination in Thailand.