The trade wind season leads to tourist drownings; Guam Office: Stay vigilant about your safety

Tourism Center / Taipei Report

Extra caution is needed when enjoying water activities abroad. Guam experiences its trade wind (trade wind) season from January to March each year, when sea conditions are poor, resulting in several recent incidents of foreign tourists drowning. The Guam Office today (22nd) issued a notice reminding Taiwanese travelers visiting the area to assess their physical condition before engaging in water activities at seaside tourist spots and to thoroughly understand local hydrological conditions and all relevant safety precautions.


▲ Guam is a popular holiday destination for many Taiwanese travelers. (Photo / Provided by the Guam Tourism Board)

The Guam Office stated that when visiting coastal attractions such as Tumon Bay and Hagatna Bay for diving or other water-related activities, do not enter the water alone or without safety measures, professional lifeguards, or diving instructors to ensure your own safety. Currently, Guam’s travel alert level is “gray.” If you encounter emergencies and need assistance while in Guam, you can call the Guam Office at 1-671-988-7088, or dial the international access code: +886-800-085-095 to contact the “Ministry of Foreign Affairs Emergency Contact Center.”