Indian tourist released from hospital after nearly drowning

August 06, 2025 - 19:32

Koka Aneesh, 21, was with his family on the beach and got into difficulties just minutes after getting into the water on August 1.

Indian tourist Koka Aneesh (centre) with staff at Hoàn Mỹ Đà Nẵng Hospital. Photo courtesy of Hoàn Mỹ Đà Nẵng Hospital

ĐÀ NẴNG – An Indian tourist, who got into difficulties swimming at the city’s beach, has been released from Hoàn Mỹ-Đà Nẵng Hospital after three days of treatment.

Koka Aneesh, 21, was with his family on the beach and got into difficulties just minutes after getting into the water on August 1.

He needed a ventilator after he was diagnosed with dyspnea and acute pulmonary edema.

Đà Nẵng is seen as a favourite destination for Indian tourists with nearly 200,000 visitors, 7.38 per cent of total international visitors, arriving in the first half of 2025. VNS

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