On the morning of July 22, a search for a man who had gone missing while diving for fish in waters near Snake Island Bridge in Sihanoukville, Cambodia, ended with confirmation of his death. His body was found in waters near Otres.
According to the report, the man went diving for fish in waters beneath Snake Island Bridge on the evening of July 20 and unexpectedly lost all contact during the operation. Relevant authorities promptly activated an emergency search-and-rescue response. After receiving instructions, Ream Naval Base dispatched a specialised emergency rescue team to the area to conduct surface patrols and comprehensive underwater searches, with search efforts continuing.
After two consecutive days of intensive searching, rescuers found the missing man’s body in waters near Otres on the morning of July 22. Relevant local authorities were handling arrangements following the recovery of the body and carrying out further checks and evidence gathering to establish the specific cause of the incident.
Cambodia is currently in its rainy season, with changeable conditions at sea and complex waves and currents increasing the risks of marine and coastal activities. Residents and visitors to Sihanoukville are reminded to check weather and sea-condition warnings and take protective measures before diving, going offshore or undertaking other sea activities, and to stay out of the water in bad weather to help prevent accidents.
