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2 clusters · 2 sources · 27 days · First seen · Last updated

Maritime rescue operations in Taiwan and Hong Kong

Overview

Maritime rescue operations in Taiwan and Hong Kong have addressed several incidents involving missing or distressed water sports participants.

In Taiwan, the Coast Guard North Division conducted a land-sea-air search involving drones and patrol boats to locate a man missing from a stand-up paddleboard in Yilan County. In Hong Kong, rescuers located a snorkeler near Clear Water Bay who had drifted offshore while chasing a crab.

More recently, Hong Kong water police rescued a windsurfer near Lung Kwu Tan after strong gusts blew the individual five nautical miles offshore. Authorities noted the rescue was expedited by the victim’s use of a positioning device and are using the incident to promote the ‘HKSOS’ emergency mobile application for maritime safety.

Entities

Hong Kong Police Force · Taiwan Coast Guard Administration · Yilan County · HKSOS · Sai Kung

Timeline

  1. 18 days ago

    [CRIME] 2 sources
    Hong Kong water police rescue windsurfer near Lung Kwu Tan

    Hong Kong water police rescued a windsurfer near Lung Kwu Tan in 10 minutes after sudden weather changes. Police urge citizens to use the ‘HKSOS’ app for precise emergency positioning.

  2. about 1 month ago

    [HEALTH] 2 sources
    Taiwan Coast Guard and Hong Kong Police locate missing water‑sport participants

    Taiwan’s coast guard and Hong Kong police rescued missing water‑sport participants after coordinated searches; both men were found alive and unharmed.

Sources

singtaousa.com · stheadline.com