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Straits Times
20-05-2025
- Straits Times
Chinese tourist drowns in diving mishap in Sabah
The 37-year-old victim was with his wife and a group of other divers and their guides during to the May 19 morning accident. PHOTO: UNSPLASH KOTA KINABALU, Sabah - A Chinese couple's diving trip to the beautiful Sipadan Island of Semporna in Sabah turned ugly when the man drowned in an unfortunate turn of events. The 37-year-old victim was with his wife and a group of other divers and their guides during to the May 19 morning accident. According to Semporna police chief, Mr Mohd Sabri Zainol, the authorities received a call about the death of a Chinese tourist at 6.45pm. 'The call was from one of the dive masters, who informed us that he and four other guides had brought with them a total of eight divers of various nationalities to the dive site,' he said in a statement. At 10.45am on May 19, one of the divers had jumped into the sea without permission from his guide and started to sink, said Mr Mohd Sabri. Mr Mohd Sabri said the boatman saw the victim panicking and going underwater, so he informed the crew, prompting an emergency search and rescue. The divers searched and found the victim from a depth of about 25m, and was quickly brought to the surface and hauled up the boat, he said, adding emergency resuscitation was performed. 'The victim remained unconscious, was barely breathing and vomited a few times,' Mr Mohd Sabri said. The victim was first taken to the Semporna Hospital for treatment before he was transferred to the Tawau Hospital, where he was pronounced dead, added Mr Mohd Sabri. 'We have classified this case as sudden death and a post-mortem will be conducted on Tuesday (May 20) afternoon,' he said. He urged those with more information to come forward and assist police in their probe. The officer to call is Assistant Superintendent Mohammad Ali Amat at 013-2120852, or they can also head to any police station to provide information. THE STAR/ASIA NEWS NETWORK Join ST's Telegram channel and get the latest breaking news delivered to you.
New Straits Times
20-05-2025
- New Straits Times
Chinese tourist drowns during Sipadan dive, wife witnesses tragedy
SEMPORNA: A 37-year-old Chinese tourist is believed to have drowned while diving in the waters off Sipadan Island here yesterday. District police chief Superintendent Mohd Sabri Zainol said they were alerted to the incident after a report was lodged at 6.45pm. "The complainant, a diving instructor, along with four other dive guides, had brought eight divers from various countries to Sipadan Island for a diving activity. "At around 10.45am, the male Chinese tourist entered the sea without the instructor's permission and immediately sank," he said in a statement. Mohd Sabri added that the boatman alerted the instructor upon realising what had happened. One of the dive guides searched for the victim and found him unconscious at an estimated depth of 25 metres. The victim was brought back to the boat and attempts were made to resuscitate him using first aid. He showed some response by taking a deep breath and vomiting, but remained unconscious. "The victim was then taken to Semporna Hospital for further treatment before being transferred to Tawau Hospital. "He was pronounced dead upon arrival at Tawau Hospital." The police have opened an investigation paper and classified the case as a sudden death. A post-mortem examination will be conducted at 2pm today at Tawau Hospital. The victim had come to Sipadan Island to dive with his wife, who was also on the boat during the incident. Police urge anyone with relevant information to contact investigating officer Assistant Superintendent Mohammad Ali Amat at 013-2120852, or to provide information at any nearby police station or district police headquarters.
