The World Masters Games' 'Ocean Rescue' event kicks off today at Fulong Beach for three days, featuring athletes competing while crowds come to watch. The Ruifang Police District in New Taipei City has implemented special duty protocols, focusing on ensuring safety and traffic order, while also providing excellent service to the public.

In the sailing windsurfing competition, a French competitor lost their medal, but officers were able to locate it partially buried in the sand, allowing the athlete to return to France with their prize. The 2025 World Masters Games will be co-hosted by Taipei and New Taipei City, kicking off with an opening ceremony on May 17 at Taipei Arena, followed by various competitions.

Fulong Beach and Blue Bay Recreation Area in Gongliao, New Taipei, are the main venues for the ocean rescue, sailing, windsurfing, and beach volleyball events, attracting a large influx of competitors and spectators. The Ruifang Police District stated that they are coordinating security measures for the event, conducting safety checks, mobile patrols, and inspections for blind spots. They are also collaborating with volunteer police and civil defense personnel to establish a real-time reporting and response mechanism, ensuring athletes can compete safely and the public can enjoy watching safely.

Police emphasized that alongside security, serving the public is also a primary responsibility for officers on the frontlines. For example, officer Lin Yourong from the Ruifang Precinct proactively assisted beach volleyball players in finding lost backpacks, enabling them to focus without worries on their competitions. Officers Zheng Tailong from the Aodi Precinct and Chen Boquan from the Hemei Precinct also removed sharp debris from the Blue Bay to prevent injuries to athletes and visitors.

On May 19, a French windsurfing competitor reported a lost medal after the awards ceremony and sought police assistance. The officers quickly searched, and Officer Yu Minling from the Shuangxi Station discovered the medal buried in the sand, returning it to its rightful owner. Additionally, Officer Cai Mengfang from the Shuangxi Station found an iPhone 16 at the beach volleyball venue and returned it to a man named He who was cheering for the athletes. The Ruifang District stated that as the World Masters Games are nearing their conclusion, police will continue to adjust their operational strategies in response to the flow of people and competition content, flexibly deploying police resources to fully ensure the event's safety and showcase Taiwan's enthusiasm, friendliness, and high organizational ability to the world.