Three South Korean divers have been safely rescued after becoming separated from their planned dive site off Puerto Galera in the Philippines.
The incident occurred on August 11, 2026, while the three divers were diving at Canyon Reef, near Barangay Sinandigan in Puerto Galera.
According to reports, the divers failed to return as expected, prompting the operator of the speedboat that had transported them to the dive site to raise the alarm. A search and rescue operation was subsequently launched.
Divers Found Near Verde Island
The missing divers were eventually located in waters off Barangay San Agustin on Verde Island, across the Verde Island Passage in neighbouring Batangas province.
The crews of two vessels, M/V FastCat M19 and Paradise Diving Boat 4, were involved in recovering the divers.
According to the report, one diver was rescued by the crew of M/V FastCat M19, while the other two were recovered by Paradise Diving Boat 4.
All three were later transported to Barangay Sabang and brought safely ashore.
Coast Guard Coordinates Search
The Philippine Coast Guard coordinated the search after receiving the report that the divers were missing. Local authorities and other maritime units also assisted in the operation.
The incident occurred within the Verde Island Passage, which separates Mindoro and Batangas and includes several popular diving areas around Puerto Galera and Verde Island.
No injuries to the three divers were reported in the available account.
The circumstances that caused the divers to drift away from their planned dive site have not been detailed in the available reporting.
Source: Global Nation
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