‘Outrageous’: Taiwan Mandopop band member allegedly assaulted by South Korean diver underwater
Palau authorities are investigating an alleged underwater attack by a South Korean divemaster on Taiwanese musician Devon Song and his Bangladeshi divemaster. Song, a member of the music group Nan Quan Mama, posted on social media that he and his divemaster, Sobuj Patwary, were attacked by a South Korean divemaster known as “Romeo”. Song said they were diving at Siaes Corner, a popular site west…
A Taiwanese Mandopop band member, Devon Song, alleges he was violently attacked by a South Korean diver during a dive in Palau. The incident occurred at Siaes Corner, a well-known dive site west of Koror, when Song and his Bangladeshi dive assistant, Sobuj Patwary, were attacked by a South Korean diver known as "Romeo". According to Song, Romeo suddenly charged at them from below, around 25 meters underwater, punching Song's diving mask and attempting to remove it.
Patwary stepped in to stop Romeo, who then allegedly tried to tear off Patwary's mask and fins, and remove his breathing regulator. Patwary reportedly choked on water multiple times while trying to retrieve his equipment. Another client had to escort Patwary back to shore. Song described the incident as a "murder" and claimed Patwary was nearly killed.
Romeo, who operates another dive center in Palau, claimed the group had entered his team's dive site and ignored their gestures to leave, saying Patwary attacked him first and that he acted in self-defence. Song strongly denied these claims, calling them a "lie" and insisting they made no resistance underwater. Romeo's team offered to settle privately, but Song insisted on seeking justice.
The case has sparked controversy online, with some questioning the severity of the alleged actions. Palau authorities are investigating the incident, and have suspended the involved individuals from diving and tourism-related activities pending the outcome.
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