Archive · 29 Sep 2025
Diver Stranded in Maldives After Instructor Neglects, No Apology
A Chinese diver named Xu Man was left alone in the ocean for 40 minutes during a diving trip in the Maldives.
Her instructor forgot her and her friend, leading to a dangerous situation in the open water.
The diving excursion had safety issues from the start.
After being rescued, the resort offered a small discount but didn't apologize.
Xu reported the incident to the authorities because she was worried the resort wasn't taking the incident seriously and that other tourists could be in danger.
The hotel was temporarily removed from booking platforms but has since returned under a new name.
A Chinese diver was stranded in the Maldives for 40 minutes.
The instructor failed to follow safety protocols and forgot the diver.
The resort offered a small discount but refused to apologize.
The diver filed complaints with tourism authorities.
The hotel briefly disappeared from booking sites but then reappeared.
- Who
- A Chinese diver, Xu Man, and her friend Zhang Li.
- What
- Xu was left stranded during a dive in the Maldives after the instructor forgot her.
- When
- September 1
- Where
- Maldives
- Why
- The instructor's negligence and failure to follow safety protocols.
- Diver's Name
- Xu Man
- Location
- Maldives
- Incident Duration
- 40 minutes
- Resort Response
- Offered $20 discount, no apology
- Actions Taken
- Complaints filed with authorities