Scuba Divers Rescued After Being Left Stranded by Tour Boat Near Rottnest Island

Two divers were left in the ocean for hours before being spotted and rescued by a passing ferry, prompting an official investigation.

Two scuba divers were unintentionally left behind during a tour operated by Perth Diving Academy near Rottnest Island on March 2.
The divers were stranded two to three nautical miles off the coast of Hillarys for several hours before being rescued by a Rottnest Fast Ferries crew.
A crew member aboard the ferry spotted the divers signaling from the water, and they were safely brought back to shore.
One of the divers was later taken to the hospital, and both were reported to be shaken by the ordeal.
The Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) has launched an investigation into the incident and stated it will take action if safety breaches are identified.