"She Said She Was Going to See Sea Turtles, Then Disappeared"... Korean Woman Missing for a Month on Island Near Bali

Missing in waters off Indonesia's Gili Trawangan
Not found despite eight days of searching

A month has passed since a South Korean woman went missing while snorkeling at a popular Indonesian resort, but her whereabouts remain unknown. Her family has offered a reward and is asking local residents and tourists to come forward with information.

According to local media, including Antara News and the Bali Times, the 31-year-old South Korean woman, identified as A, went missing on October 6 in the waters off Gili Trawangan Island near Lombok, Indonesia.

A green sea turtle near Gili Trawangan Island off Lombok, Indonesia. Visit Indonesia website.

A was snorkeling with friends in the waters off the island's northern coast when she briefly separated from the group to get a closer look at a sea turtle. The area is popular with tourists as a spot for observing sea turtles.

A local witness said they saw A swimming underwater or floating on the surface, and that she did not appear to be in any particular danger at the time.

However, when the group returned to shore at around 2 p.m. and could not find A, people nearby and local residents began searching for her.

After receiving a report, local rescue authorities deployed speedboats to search the surrounding waters with the Indonesian Navy and Coast Guard. Starting the next day, they also deployed divers to search underwater. They continued the search for eight days, using drones as well, but found no clues that could help locate A. Local authorities eventually ended the official search.

Currents in the area are strong, and it is believed that someone floating in the water could be swept out to sea. However, it remains unclear whether A was actually caught in the currents or what happened when she went missing.

Her family has offered a reward of 50 million rupiah (about 3.75 million won) for information on A's whereabouts. They have also shared posters on social media featuring photos of her from the day she went missing and details of her physical characteristics, and are waiting to hear from witnesses.

Gili Trawangan is a resort island northwest of Lombok, Indonesia. It is known for its clear waters, sea turtle watching and snorkeling, and is also known in South Korea as a filming location for the variety show Youn's Kitchen.

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