# Maritime rescue operations in Taiwan and Hong Kong

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/maritime-rescue-operations-in-taiwan-and-hong-kong
> Updated: 2026-08-31T00:00:18.000Z. Sources: 2. Developments: 2.

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.

## Timeline

### 2026-08-31: 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 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/hong-kong-water-police-rescue-windsurfer-near-lung-kwu-tan

### 2026-08-04: 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.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/taiwan-coast-guard-and-hong-kong-police-locate-missing-watersport-participants

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