Unknown Elderly diver dead - Tioman Island, Malaysia

[DandyDon]

Elderly diver dies after underwater excursion off Tioman Island

A 72-year-old man has died after a diving activity off Kampung Paya beach on Tioman Island, according to local police

www.thevibes.com

AN elderly tourist from Johor Bahru died following a diving excursion at Pantai Kampung Paya on Tioman Island, Rompin, late Friday evening.


The victim, identified as Low Choon Foi, 72, had entered the water at approximately 6.30pm with a companion, according to Rompin District Police Chief Superintendent Sharif Shai Sharif Mondoi.

"At 7.40pm, his friend found Low lying unconscious on the beach. There was froth around his mouth," Sharif said in a statement on Saturday.

The friend immediately sought help from the management of a nearby resort, who assisted in transporting Low to the Kampung Tekek Health Clinic.

“At 9.20pm last night, a medical officer confirmed that the victim had died,” Sharif added.

Initial physical examinations revealed no signs of foul play.

According to police, Low had checked into a local resort earlier that morning at 10.30am with a group of 14 friends from Singapore. They were scheduled to depart the following day.

“In light of this incident, I advise diving enthusiasts to ensure they are in good health and physically fit before engaging in such activities, and to get adequate rest beforehand,” Sharif said. - July 6, 2025

 

[lexvil]

When does one become “elderly”?

 

[Nemrod]

When does one become “elderly”?

Or that it had anything to do with the death. They always have to throw age in.

To answer your question, 80 yo. Maybe 81.

 

[DandyDon]

When does one become “elderly”?

Google says...

The term "elderly" generally refers to people aged 65 and older. It's often used as a descriptor for older adults, and can be found in both research and everyday language. Some studies differentiate between "early" and "late" elderly, typically placing those 65-74 in the early category and those 75 and older in the late category.

While 65 is a common threshold, some organizations and individuals may use different age ranges. For example, some public agencies in the US use 60 as the starting point for elderly services. The United Nations defines an older adult as someone at least 60. Ultimately, the term "elderly" can be subjective and influenced by individual perspectives, cultural contexts, and the specific purpose for which it's being used.

 

[lexvil]

Google says...

Never liked google

 

[tridacna]

Never liked google

Spoken like a true boomer

 

[JohnN]

Google says...

It was more fun to be 20 in the 70's, than 70 in the 20's.

 

[Kay Dee]

To answer your question, 80 yo. Maybe 81.

I wish! But if the truth be known it is often a state of mind. I've know young old people and old young people. But in purely yearly terms I'd call 80 / 80+ old as opposed to elderly, but of course YMMV.

 

[KenE]

When does one become “elderly”?

For a discount, age 50, everything else, when I die!

 

[gamon]

We're not all the same. One person's 65 might be elderly, on par with a 75 year old, while another person's 65 is energy, vitality and strength comparable to a 50 year old.