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Russian Man Critically Injured After Being Swept Away by Waves at Fulong Beach

From Liberty Times · () Chinese

Translated from Chinese, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • A 24-year-old Russian man was swept away by waves while playing near Fulong Beach in New Taipei City on June 7, 2026.
  • A fishing boat found the man at sea, but he was unresponsive and had no vital signs.
  • Rescuers transported him to a clinic, where medical staff continued efforts to save him.

A 24-year-old Russian national is in critical condition after being swept out to sea by strong waves near Fulong Beach in New Taipei City on Saturday, June 7, 2026. The man, identified by the transliterated name Murad, was reportedly playing in the water when the incident occurred.

Following his disappearance, beachgoers immediately alerted emergency services, including the Coast Guard and fire department. A search operation was launched to locate the missing individual.

Approximately 40 minutes after the initial report, a fishing boat discovered a man adrift at sea. Upon rescue, the man was found to be without breathing or a heartbeat. The fishing crew immediately brought him aboard and transported him back to shore.

Emergency medical personnel were waiting at the shore to provide immediate assistance. The man was quickly moved from the boat and taken to the Gongliao Health Station, where medical staff are continuing resuscitation efforts.

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Originally published by Liberty Times in Chinese. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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