A Trio of Divers Goes MIA in Indonesia
Picture this: a sunny afternoon, the plunge into the crystal‑clear waters of the Sunda Strait near Banten’s Sangiang Island, and four worlds colliding—three adventurous souls simply vanish from the dive deck. One of those missing is a Singaporean named Wang Bing Yang, while the other two are Chinese nationals, Qin Xue Tao and Tian Yu. All three are still showing up on the radar as missing.
Operation Search and Rescue Got Rolling
- Indonesian rescue agency Basarnas mobilizes a real‑slick fleet: at least three navy vessels, two police patrol boats, and a helicopter are airborne, jaw‑dropping wings pointed toward the sea.
- The search kicked off after a buddy of the missing divers flagged the incident on Sunday, November 3—prompting the whole squadron into action.
- Originally, seven foreign tourists split into two dive groups, but the missing trio, each male, simply didn’t return to base.
Jakarta’s Diplomacy Steps In
The Singapore Embassy in Jakarta is already on the ground, keeping close ties with Indonesian authorities. “A consular officer is on site to provide assistance and close support,” a spokesperson shared on Tuesday, November 5.
With eyes and ear on every ripple, the joint forces are keeping a cool head, while we hope for a safe surfacing before the tide takes them out of sight.
