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British backpacker Jordan Jacobs 'found on Thai beach' | British backpacker Jordan Jacobs 'found on Thai beach' |
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A British backpacker who went missing for almost a week in Thailand has been found strolling on a beach, police say. | A British backpacker who went missing for almost a week in Thailand has been found strolling on a beach, police say. |
Jordan Jacobs, from Lyneham, Wiltshire, had been last seen at a restaurant on the island of Ko Phi Phi Don on Saturday. | Jordan Jacobs, from Lyneham, Wiltshire, had been last seen at a restaurant on the island of Ko Phi Phi Don on Saturday. |
His family, who had reported him missing to the Foreign Office, were increasingly concerned for his welfare. | His family, who had reported him missing to the Foreign Office, were increasingly concerned for his welfare. |
Thai police told the BBC Mr Jacobs, 21, was found on the beach in the Phi Phi archipelago. | Thai police told the BBC Mr Jacobs, 21, was found on the beach in the Phi Phi archipelago. |
'Fine and healthy' | |
Police in Ko Phi Phi have said Mr Jacobs was found by officers walking in Loh Dalum Bay on Ko Phi Phi Don. | |
A spokesman said: "He was walking around, looking for a diving centre either to apply for a job or do a course. | |
"We took him to the police station and contacted the embassy and explained everything. He is fine and healthy." | |
The 21-year-old had been carrying enough money to last several days and has since been released, the spokesman said. | |
He claimed he had been without internet access for several days and intended to have his visa extended in the nearest mainland of Krabi. | |
The Foreign Office earlier confirmed it was offering consular assistance to Mr Jacobs' family. | |
He has since posted on his Facebook page: "I'm fine my parents are just over reacting because I said I'm not coming home... and haven't had internet for a long time stop worrying." | |
Mr Jacobs had been travelling through South East Asia since September last year and was due to return to the UK later. | |
The Phi Phi islands are part of the Krabi province - the main island is called Ko Phi Phi Don and there are smaller islands such as Ko Phi Phi Leh and Ko Mai Phai. | The Phi Phi islands are part of the Krabi province - the main island is called Ko Phi Phi Don and there are smaller islands such as Ko Phi Phi Leh and Ko Mai Phai. |