Reported 8 months ago
A soldier named Ou, onboard the Navy's Ming Chuan vessel, suspected to not want to remain in the military, jumped ship at night and swam to Peace Island Park seeking help. The Defense Ministry revealed that the 24-year-old soldier swam ashore and sought assistance from a nearby shipyard after jumping off the ship deck unnoticed. Thankfully, he was unharmed after receiving medical attention. Investigations by the Keelung Military Police and fleet personnel are ongoing to clarify the reasons behind Ou's action of abandoning ship. The soldier confessed that he did not want to serve in the military, leading to his decision to jump overboard.
Source: YAHOO