August 15: The military flies rescue teams into the Alishan area, as well as stationing a team in Xinkai Village, Kaohsiung, to attempt to uncover bodies from a layer of mud and rocks three storeys deep.
8 月 15 日，國軍以直升機救援嘉義阿里山區受困民眾，並進駐高雄縣六龜鄉新開部落，試圖在 3 層樓高的土石下，挖掘罹難者遺體。