Deep-sea fishing boat almost tramples group of free divers

Deep-sea fishing boat almost tramples group of free divers

2026-09-14

A group of divers enjoying the sea had a terrifying experience in Liuqiu, where they almost got trampled by a rogue fishing boat. The group was exploring the marine life outside Dafu Fish Port, a well-known diving paradise on the island. They thought they were safe, as they had actually put up a diving flag to alert others about their presence. But the fishing vessel ignored it and came as close as 2m away from them despite their yells asking the sailor to stop. Let’s hear more.

- Move!
Move out!
We have a diving flag.
Keep some distance!
- It was so close.
The fishing boat is all the way here.
It almost hit us.

Chi Yen-ju
Dapeng Bay National Scenic Area
We have set up a designated area for free diving there, and put up warning signs for operators, tourists and fishers.

Wu Ping-yu
Taiwan Freediving Development Association
The divers marked their spot with the flag, in accordance with the law. Vessel operators should understand what the flags signify, as they are internationally recognized.

On a social media post, a driver claimed that the ship lingered in their vicinity, despite backing away. The vessel appeared to be a deep-sea fishing boat, which has raised questions about why it was operating so close to the shore, and putting diver’s lives at risk. Staff at the scenic area say the incident will be reported and investigated, to determine why the ship was sailing in the area. They also reminded fishing vessels to stay away from diving zones to ensure the safety of people engaging in water activities.

#diving #freediving #vacation #fishing #holiday

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驚魂! 小琉球漁船步步進逼潛水客嚇壞喊"別再靠近"

2026-09-14

屏東小琉球最近上演了驚險的一幕。民眾在大福漁港外側的潛水聖地進行自由潛水，經依法放置了顯眼的潛水旗，卻一艘漁船突然步步進逼，雙方距離最近竟然只有兩到三公尺，嚇得潛水客在海面上不斷大喊"別再靠近"。

- 請離我們遠一點
遠一點
我們有放潛水旗
請保持安全距離
- 超近的
漁船開來這裡
幾乎要撞到了耶

[[國家風景區琉球管理站主任紀延儒]]
“本處已劃設了自由潛水試行點的示範區，並且設有設立標示牌，提供給業者、遊客，還有漁業行為者週知”

[[台灣自由潛水發展協會秘書長吳秉宥]]
“潛水客已經依法做好標示的情況下，船員也必須要能夠了解，能夠看得懂這個相關的旗幟規定，這個是國際通用的旗幟”

民眾發文指控漁船最後雖然倒退，但還是滯留現場不願離開。被拍下的這艘船隻疑似遠洋漁船，怎麼會出現在近海地區，危及潛水客安全。管理站表示將通報主管機關，釐清漁船靠近動機。也提醒漁船勿將漁船駛入潛水區，維護水域活動安全。

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- High blood pressure, diabetes, or heart disease?
- Yes
- Which one do you have?
- Heart disease
- Do you have high blood pressure?
- No

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Senior High School in Chiayi
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Witnessed the crash
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Witnessed the crash
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Student involved
Senior High School in Chiayi
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