A tourist guide accompanying a group of 22 foreign tourists has died in a cave inundated by flash flooding in southern Thailand.

One person was killed in a flash flood in a cave in southern Thailand, while 23 people were rescued. According to TNA, the tragedy occurred in Namthalu Cave near the Ratchaprapha Reservoir in Surat Thani province.

A group of 22 foreign tourists accompanied by two guides was on a cave tour when a heavy downpour began. A sudden flood of water surprised the group, forcing the guides to launch an emergency evacuation. Unfortunately, one of the guides, 37-year-old Pongyos, was swept away by the raging torrent. Rescuers inside the cave later discovered his body.

“We received a distress call from the guide and immediately dispatched a rescue team. Unfortunately, one of the guides was missing, and his body was found during the search and rescue operation,‘ said a spokesman for Khao Sok National Park, which hosts Namthalu Cave.

Namthalu Cave is a popular tourist attraction but has a sad history of similar incidents. In 2007, eight foreign tourists died after being trapped inside the cave for more than 24 hours due to similar flooding.

Experts note that such tragedies most often occur during the rainy season, which lasts from June to October in Thailand. At this time of year, the water level in the caves can rise sharply in minutes, which poses a danger to tourists and guides.

Thai authorities urge tourists to be especially careful when visiting the caves during the rainy season and strongly recommend refraining from such excursions during periods of increased probability of precipitation. Tourists are also advised to follow the guides’ instructions and not deviate from the established routes.

This tragic incident once again emphasises the importance of safety precautions when visiting natural attractions and the need for careful preparation for such excursions, especially in countries with tropical climates.

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