Six elite navy divers found safe after getting lost at sea during exercise

Six members of the elite Pasukan Khas Laut (PASKAL) of the Royal Malaysian Navy (TLDM) have been found safe after becoming stranded in the South China Sea during a free-fall diving exercise.

The special forces personnel were located by a TLDM vessel after they were found floating in the waters, having failed to reach their intended landing site. The TLDM stated that sudden weather changes significantly impacted the divers' visibility, leading to their deviation from the planned drop zone.

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This proves the effectiveness of PASKAL's continuous and realistic training in preparing members for unexpected situations.

According to a TLDM statement, the incident underscores the effectiveness of PASKAL's continuous and realistic training in preparing its members for unexpected situations. The elite unit's intensive training is designed not only to hone combat skills but also to foster high self-resilience, discipline, and survival capabilities in extreme conditions, aligning with their motto 'Always the Best'.

The TLDM emphasized its commitment to maintaining a balance between combat readiness and the safety of its personnel, ensuring the nation's maritime sovereignty remains protected.

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Besides combat skills, this intensive training has proven to foster high self-resilience, discipline, and survival capabilities in extreme situations in line with the slogan ‘Always the Best’.