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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

Father and 2 young sons on capsized jet ski rescued after 16 hours stranded off Thai island

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.