Mokpo Coast Guard Jindo Station and Crew Rescue Drowning Person at Seomang Port

Saved a Seventysomething Crew Member Who Slipped, Using a Rope

The Jindo Police Substation of the Mokpo Coast Guard (Chief Kwon Oseong) saved the precious life of a drowning person in Seomang Port, Jindo, together with local crew members.

According to the Mokpo Coast Guard on the 11th, the Jindo Police Substation received a report from a caller who urgently visited the station at around 5:50 p.m. on the 10th, stating that a person had fallen into the water inside Seomang Port.

Mokpo Coast Guard Jindo Substation officers are rescuing a drowning person. Photo by Mokpo Coast Guard Station

At the time of the accident, nearby crew members attempted to rescue Mr. A (in his 70s) by throwing a rope, but he was unable to climb onto land due to exhaustion. If the rescue had been delayed further, there was a risk of hypothermia, potentially resulting in the loss of a precious life.

The Coast Guard arrived at the scene within three minutes of receiving the report, secured a rope around Mr. A's body, and, together with the crew, safely pulled him out of the water and checked his condition. It was reported that Mr. A had slipped on the pier stairs and fallen into the water while disembarking after docking, but fortunately, he suffered no health issues.

A representative from the Jindo Police Substation stated, "The initial response by the first person to discover a drowning victim is extremely important in such accidents," and added, "If you witness a drowning, please look for a lifesaving device or any buoyant object nearby and throw it to the victim to help secure the golden time until the Coast Guard arrives."