Phi Phi Island Police confirmed that a body found floating off Phi Phi Island about midday on Wednesday is that of a New Zealand tourist, 24, who decided not to continue with her tour group, but instead stay on Phi Phi by herself.
Lt. Tanagon Tammakan, of the Phi Phi Island Police, said Friday, “The woman was identified as a New Zealander who came here with a tour group, however she refused to return with the group.
“She remained on Phi Phi by herself and is believed to have drowned while swimming on Wednesday morning. However, details are still under investigation,” he said.
Her body was found floating in the sea in Lo Dalum Bay by a Myanmar worker on a boat, who notified police. Her body was then taken to Koh Phi Phi Hospital. She was wearing a blue bikini top and denim shorts.
A hospital examination revealed no signs of violence on her body and the doctor ruled the cause of death as drowning. She was predicted to have been dead for about six hours prior to being found.
She was identified quickly because the tour group contacted police after receiving news reports that the body of a foreign woman had been found. They then confirmed her identity through her tattoos.
Police have contacted and informed the woman’s relatives, but her name has not yet been made public.
Story: The Phuket News
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