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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 -
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 -
Medical tycoon donates equipment to boost rescue team
Chang Ju-shan, chairman of a renowned medical group, donates equipment worth millions to the National Fire Agency’s Special Search and Rescue Team. The donation, motivated by the team’s efforts during an international humanitarian mission in Türkiye last year, includes life detectors, drones, and CPR training devices. Chang also provides two search and rescue puppies, covering all training costs, to join the team. His contribution aims to enhance the team’s mission effectiveness and strengthen Taiwan’s role in international humanitarian rescue efforts.2024/01/25 10:54 -
Two rescuers overboard in Taiwan submarine incident
Taiwan’s Ministry of National Defense confirms that two rescuers have fallen overboard while assisting a Hai Hu submarine incident. One is still missing, while the other has been rescued by a navy vessel. The incident occurred when the wooden cover of the rear rescue buoy fell off, causing unusual noise and pulling the connected steel cable. Initially, four people were sent to retrieve the items, but the narrow track caused them to be swept off by surge waves. Three people fell overboard, with two still missing. The weapon’s chief also fell into the sea but was later rescued. A total of six rescuers have been dispatched, with 11 people involved in the mission. The three rescued and four injured have been treated at Zuoying Armed Forces General Hospital. Search and rescue operations continue beyond the 72-hour golden rescue period, with the search area expanding based on ocean currents. The Chief of Naval Staff emphasizes that they will not abandon the search and that all soldiers are like family.2023/12/26 15:23 -
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 -
Austrian woman rescued from Taiwan mountains
The New Taipei City Fire Department successfully rescued a young Australian woman who was lost in the mountains of Wulai District. The woman, identified as Marion, was studying in South Korea and visiting Taiwan. She had ventured alone to climb Badaoer Mountain but became disoriented during her descent. With her cellphone battery at 5% and unsure of how to report an emergency in Taiwan, she reached out to a friend in Germany who informed the hotel staff in Wulai to report her missing. A 25-person rescue team commenced the search and rescue mission, working through the night until they found Marion in the early hours of Monday. She was unharmed and escorted back to her hotel. The captain of the 4th Emergency and Rescue Corps emphasized the importance of traveling in groups and being prepared with food, cold weather gear, and lighting equipment.2023/12/05 19:26 -
Taiwan’s search and rescue teams back from Turkey
Taiwan’s search and rescue teams returned to Taiwan on Wednesday (Feb. 15) after a grueling five-day mission in Turkey.2023/02/16 18:59