An experienced Chinese diver who was left adrift at sea for 40 minutes in the Maldives is yet to receive an apology from the hotel that organised the outing.Xu Man is a certified diver with nine years of experience who became a qualified rescue diver in 2024.She recently embarked on a diving trip to the Maldives with her friend, Zhang Li.On September 1, they booked a diving package with Plumeria Diving and Watersports Centre, a highly recommended resort.However, what was meant to be a peaceful adventure quickly turned into a terrifying survival ordeal.Xu Man was forced to use a selfie stick she was carrying to signal that she was in trouble. Photo: BaiduEven before the dive began, warning signs emerged.
Forgotten China diver drifts for 40 minutes, gets no apology from Maldives hotel
Faulty diving equipment, ‘unprofessional’ instructor forces experienced woman diver in trouble to use selfie stick for rescue.






