9 Indonesian Tourists Rescued by Firefighters and Coast Guard from Su'ao's Wuyan Cape Beach
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(CNA, Reporter Wang Chao-yu, Yilan, 17th) Nine Indonesian tourists were stranded on the Wuyan Cape beach in Su'ao Township, Yilan, today at noon. They were unable to return due to exhaustion and the steep mountain path. The Coast Guard was also unable to dispatch boats for a shoreline pickup due to poor sea conditions. Ultimately, firefighters and Coast Guard personnel descended to the beach on foot and successfully guided the group to safety.
The Yilan County Fire Department received a report from the police at 12:03 PM, stating that nine foreign tourists were trapped on the Wuyan Cape beach in Su'ao Township. They were unable to ascend back to the road on their own due to exhaustion and the steep path, but fortunately, their lives were not in immediate danger.
Upon receiving the report, the Fire Department dispatched its 4th Battalion and Su'ao Branch rescue teams. As the informant mentioned the tourists were exhausted and hoped for a pickup by fishing boat or other sea transport, the Fire Department contacted the Coast Guard for assistance. However, after assessment, it was determined that neither fishing boats nor patrol boats could safely approach the shore due to poor sea conditions.
Rescue personnel then initiated a backup plan. Personnel from the Fenniaolin Checkpoint and firefighters descended on foot from the 10.8-kilometer mark of Provincial Highway 9D to reach the stranded individuals. The Masai Fire Branch was also dispatched for support. At 4 PM, they successfully guided the nine Indonesian tourists, consisting of 6 men and 3 women, to the road. Fortunately, none were injured and they declined medical transport, leaving on their own. (Editor: Chen Jen-hua) 1150517
The Yilan County Fire Department received a report from the police at 12:03 PM, stating that nine foreign tourists were trapped on the Wuyan Cape beach in Su'ao Township. They were unable to ascend back to the road on their own due to exhaustion and the steep path, but fortunately, their lives were not in immediate danger.
Upon receiving the report, the Fire Department dispatched its 4th Battalion and Su'ao Branch rescue teams. As the informant mentioned the tourists were exhausted and hoped for a pickup by fishing boat or other sea transport, the Fire Department contacted the Coast Guard for assistance. However, after assessment, it was determined that neither fishing boats nor patrol boats could safely approach the shore due to poor sea conditions.
Rescue personnel then initiated a backup plan. Personnel from the Fenniaolin Checkpoint and firefighters descended on foot from the 10.8-kilometer mark of Provincial Highway 9D to reach the stranded individuals. The Masai Fire Branch was also dispatched for support. At 4 PM, they successfully guided the nine Indonesian tourists, consisting of 6 men and 3 women, to the road. Fortunately, none were injured and they declined medical transport, leaving on their own. (Editor: Chen Jen-hua) 1150517