Three days after it was reportedly missing, an Australian tourist disappeared in Thailand.
Anthony John Heathcote, 41, from Mount Gambier, South Australia, was found Saturday morning near Free Beach in Phuket, southern Thailand.
His wife was reportedly missing by her wife three days after she failed to return from the outing.
Police and rescue teams joined a volunteer to join the Australians’ official search.
A chief lifeguard found his body drifted 20 meters from the shore and reminded local authorities.
Officials said the body showed no immediate signs of trauma and that Mr Heathcot might have drowned.
His body has been taken to Wahira Hospital in Phuket for a full autopsy.
Phuket authorities have investigated the incident.
The body of Anthony John Heathcote from Gambier Hill in SA was found on Saturday morning near Liberty Beach (pictured)
Authorities’ chief lifeguard at Freedom Beach (pictured) was warned at 8.30 a.m. Saturday when he found a body drifting 20 meters from the shore
Freedom Beach is a secluded location known for its clear waters and is often considered safe.
Compared to other beaches on popular tourist islands, the beach has limited access and relatively low tourist traffic.
Officials warn visitors to exercise caution when swimming on the shore, especially in the early seasons of May.
Mr Heathcot, 22, was found dead in the area, drowned in Melbourne roof plumber Corey Walsh.
Walsh, who paid tribute from Frankston, was on a boat trip near Koh Racha Yai near Koh Racha Yai on Tuesday when he dived into the sea while drunk on Tuesday.
Mr. Walsh is believed to have been dragged underwater due to a strong tide, despite his efforts to keep his foot in the making.
The 22-year-old was pulled out of the water by a coma and unresponsive person, and the travel commander issued a call in distress at 2.28pm local time, asking for emergency services.
Medical staff immediately performed CPR on the ship deck and then drove him to Chalong Hospital in Phuket, where the hospital staff declared him dead.
Mr Heathcot (pictured) reportedly disappeared by his wife three days before his body was discovered
Phuket authorities have investigated the death of Mr Heathcot (pictured)
Free Beach is a secluded place on the west coast of Thailand (as shown in the picture)
one GoFundMe Set to help families with funeral expenses and any additional costs for 22 years old.
It reads: “This is to a Corey, a young man who shocked the hearts of people to be a kind, caring and beautiful soul.”
“From a stranger to a family member to a friend, he seems to smile on anyone’s face.
“We want to help our family by doing this fundraising to show support and how much love this man has bought for the world.
“We express our condolences to the Walsh family, which is just a huge thank you for bringing up this kind gentleman. ”
