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Two Divers Survive 90 Minutes Adrift in WA Ocean
13 Jan
Summary
- Two divers were stranded for 90 minutes after their boat detached.
- The incident occurred 5km off Mindarie, a coastal suburb north of Perth.
- Divers were rescued by a passing boat and later returned to their own.
Two adventurous divers found themselves in a precarious situation approximately 5 kilometers off the coast of Mindarie, Western Australia. While enjoying a free diving and scuba diving excursion, they resurfaced to discover their anchored boat had vanished, having come adrift due to an improperly secured anchor and rising winds.
The pair spent an estimated 90 minutes in the ocean before being spotted and rescued by a passing boat. Their rescuers had observed the unattended vessel drifting out at sea. Despite the unnerving ordeal, the divers were confident in their ability to reach shore if necessary, though it would have been a lengthy endeavor.
Upon returning to their own boat, which had drifted about 2 kilometers away, they opted to re-anchor and continue their diving activities, albeit with one person remaining on board. The incident, captured on GoPro, serves as a stark reminder about dive safety, emphasizing the need for constant vigilance and secure anchorage.
