Within just one week, four tourists died while swimming in the sea or pools in Khanh Hoa province, all cases were due to stroke.
On August 8, Khanh Hoa General Hospital reported that four tourists had died within the past week while swimming in the sea or pools in the area.
All four tourists were in critical condition upon arrival at the hospital. Despite doctors’ best efforts to save them, the patients did not survive. The most recent death occurred on the morning of August 7.
A representative from the Intensive Care and Toxicology Department at Khanh Hoa General Hospital stated that the deaths were not due to drowning but rather from strokes and acute myocardial infarctions while swimming, which then led to drowning.
Notably, all cases were found to have alcohol in their blood after testing.
A cardiovascular specialist warned that people who have consumed alcohol should avoid swimming in the sea, as alcohol impairs judgment and reflexes, making it difficult to control one’s actions.
“When consuming alcohol, the body becomes dehydrated, increasing the risk of heatstroke, which can lead to chest pain, fainting, or even heat-induced stroke.
Therefore, after drinking alcohol, one should avoid swimming, especially those with pre-existing heart conditions.”
While swimming in the sea, a 59-year-old man was stung on the thigh by a marine creature. After 15 hours, the wound became swollen, red, and extremely painful, and the patient was hospitalized in serious condition.
