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Chinese cargo ship sinks near Kinmen, crew members rescued
Chinese cargo ship Ruicheng 6 sank off Kinmen amid dense fog; 12 crew members rescued by nearby vessel Tung I 602 and returned to China; 7 tons of heavy oil leaked from sunken ship.2024/04/17 16:56 -
Hualien quake: Search, rescue efforts uncover more victims
In the aftermath of the April 3 earthquake in Hualien, search and rescue teams have been tirelessly working on the Shakadang Trail, uncovering victims from the debris. With traditional rituals marking their efforts, they have recently recovered another body, continuing their mission amidst the ruins. The operation focuses on two major landslide areas, revealing the tragic impact of the disaster on the local community and visitors, including a family of five and a couple from Singapore.2024/04/10 16:14 -
Hualien County hardest hit by Taiwan’s significant quake
A devastating 7.2 magnitude earthquake hit Taiwan early Wednesday, leaving nine dead and causing extensive infrastructure damage, particularly in Hualien County. Officials urge caution amidst ongoing rescue efforts and potential aftershocks.2024/04/03 19:13 -
Emergency teams rescue trapped worker after Taiwan quake
Following a 7.2 magnitude earthquake in Taiwan, a warehouse in New Taipei City’s Zhonghe District collapsed, leading to an urgent rescue operation. Employees share harrowing accounts of the moment disaster struck.2024/04/03 16:53 -
Tsai Ing-wen heads to Hualien after 7.2 magnitude earthquake
In response to a 7.2 magnitude earthquake, Taiwanese President Tsai Ing-wen and officials convened an emergency briefing, stressing the need for vigilance and accurate information. Rescue operations and MRT disruptions follow in the quake’s wake.2024/04/03 16:28 -
Taiwanese fishermen rescued by Chinese Coast Guard
Two Taiwanese fishers, surnamed Hu and Wu, were rescued by the Chinese Coast Guard after drifting out to sea from Kinmen. Authorities on both sides are coordinating their repatriation following a joint rescue effort.2024/03/18 16:28 -
Search continues for missing 2 Chinese fishermen
Taipei: Mainland China fishing boat capsizes off Dongding Island, leaving 2 dead and 2 missing. Coast guard in frantic search as hope hangs on the critical 72-hour window.2024/03/15 12:10 -
Chinese fishing boat capsizes: 2 dead, 2 missing
Chinese fishing boat Minlong Fishing 61222 capsized off Kinmen, leaving two dead, two missing, and two survivors. Search and rescue operations are ongoing with resources deployed from both China and Taiwan.2024/03/14 11:07 -
Hikers rescued by helicopter from Taichung mountains
Hikers in Taichung’s Wuling Quadruple Mountains rescued by helicopter as one battles hypothermia. Details on the dramatic emergency operation.2024/01/24 17:25 -
Formosan black bear rescued, transported for medical care
A Formosan black bear accidentally trapped in Taichung was rescued and transported to a medical care station in Nantou’s Jiji Township by Taiwan’s Forestry and Nature Conservation Agency. The bear’s right forelimb was caught in a trap, and it was unable to free itself. A team of forest rangers hiked uphill for an hour to reach the bear, and with the assistance of a veterinarian, they successfully released it from the trap and treated its wounds. The incident may be related to the bears moving to lower altitudes due to sudden temperature drops. The agency encourages residents to report any bear intrusions or trapped bears and offers assistance with hunting tools for those in mountain villages facing threats to their crops from wild animals.2023/12/27 13:08 -
Search ongoing for missing Hai Hu submarine crew
Democratic Progressive Party’s Lai Ching-te vows continuous search efforts for the three missing crew members of the Hai Hu submarine following a training mission mishap near Siaoliouciou Island. The Navy, along with other agencies, has deployed extensive rescue resources.2023/12/22 17:59 -
Divers swept out to sea rescued in New Taipei
In a dramatic rescue operation, the New Taipei City Fire Department saved ten stranded divers swept out to sea near the Bat Cave in Ruifang District on Wednesday (July 5).2023/07/05 19:18