Girlfriend: I planned to get married when I went back, confirmed drowning! A man accompanied his girlfriend to watch a concert and went missing while swimming. News reporter | Waves | Girlfriend
On July 5th, a female netizen named "Barry Hai" posted online seeking help, hoping that some netizens could help find people or provide clues. She stated in the article that on July 2nd, she and her boyfriend came to Haikou to watch Jay Chou's concert. On July 3rd, they arrived in Wanning at noon. On the evening of July 4th, at around 6pm, her boyfriend went missing while playing on the beach opposite the 216 Gym in Riyue Bay, Hainan. According to clues provided by nearby surfing friends, the last time she saw him was around 18:33 to 18:43. The article immediately attracted the attention of many netizens, who helped to forward and find people.
A woman posted for help, searching for her missing boyfriend, according to the internet
On July 9th, personnel from the Third Detachment of the Coast Police Corps of Hainan Provincial Public Security Department confirmed to Red Star News reporters that they had indeed received a police report recently, but later found them but unfortunately died. The tourist who was found is from Sichuan and has been identified by forensic examination as drowned.
On the afternoon of the 9th, a business near the beach where the incident occurred also confirmed the matter to Red Star News reporters. The business stated that the man went into the sea alone and did not purchase any surfing activities.
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According to insiders told Red Star News reporters, the man's surname is Chen and he is 28 years old, from Sichuan. According to an obituary provided by him, the man was swimming in Riyue Bay, Wanning City, Hainan Province at around 6pm on July 4th, but unfortunately was swept away by the waves and disappeared. He was found on the beach of Shimei Bay at 4pm on July 6th. Confirmed death through forensic examination.
On the afternoon of July 9th, a Red Star News reporter contacted Barry Hai, the girlfriend and author of the missing man's post. She expressed her gratitude to netizens who cared about this matter and encouraged her online. At present, her boyfriend has been sent back to her hometown in Sichuan. She is currently working with her boyfriend's family to handle follow-up matters and does not want to be disturbed for the time being. After the boyfriend's affairs are resolved, a reply will be made online. She told reporters that the two have a good relationship and had planned to go back to their hometown to get married after watching the concert.
The obituary issued by family members is provided by the informant
In the afternoon of that day, staff members of the People's Government of Liji Town, Wanning City, Hainan Province told Red Star News reporters that they seemed to have heard about this matter, but were not sure about the specific situation. "That place is open and there are no company fees," he said. He also said that it is now a "scenic spot" mainly focused on surfing. The town government and village committee often send people to patrol the Riyue Bay Haimen tourist area, restricting tourists from going into the sea, but many tourists do not listen to advice.
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Subsequently, the person in charge of the Tianxin Village Committee in Liji Town stated that he was unaware of this matter and that in recent years, the village has not been responsible for managing the Sun Moon Bay Haimen Tourist Area. The "Management Committee" established by the Wanning Tourism, Culture, Radio, Television and Sports Bureau is in charge of management, with the specific person responsible for managing the Wanning Sports Center. In the afternoon of that day, Red Star News reporters made multiple phone calls to the Wanning Tourism, Culture, Radio, Television and Sports Bureau and Wanning Sports Center, but no one answered.
Regarding the situation where Sichuan tourists were washed away by the waves in Riyue Bay, Wanning City, Hainan Province, on July 9th, relevant personnel from the Third Brigade of the Coast Police Headquarters of the Hainan Provincial Public Security Department confirmed to Red Star News reporters that they did receive a rescue police report some time ago. Later, the parties involved were found, but unfortunately died. The tourist who was found came from Sichuan and was identified by forensic examination as drowned. However, it is currently impossible to determine whether it belongs to the offshore spread of the internet. The police are calling for safety precautions when playing in the sea. Please understand the weather situation in advance.
Red Star News Reporter Yuan Wei Yao Yongzhong Miao Ruizhe