Three female divers have been rescued after going missing during a dive off the coast of Gongliao District in New Taipei. The women, surnamed Liu, Yang, and Lai, were located and brought safely to shore following a coordinated response by the Coast Guard Administration and local fishermen, according to Focus Taiwan.
The trio entered the water mid-morning Saturday and were reported missing around 10:44 a.m. when they failed to resurface near the designated entry point. A nearby fishing boat later discovered the divers adrift approximately one hour later, clinging to floating debris. They were assisted aboard and transported to port, where they received medical checks and were found to be in stable condition.
The CGA’s Northern Branch credited both rapid community reporting and favorable weather conditions for the positive outcome. Local units also emphasized that the divers had remained together while waiting for rescue, a factor that significantly improved their visibility and survival chances.
Gongliao’s coastal waters are popular among recreational divers for their underwater rock formations and clear visibility during calm weather. Yet the same coastline can experience sudden shifts in tide and current strength, making it crucial for dive groups to maintain surface signaling devices and strict buddy-check procedures.
Authorities continue to advise divers to file dive plans, verify forecasts via the official Go Ocean marine-safety platform, and carry emergency surface markers to enhance detection during potential search operations.
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