Arrived at the Scene Within 7 Minutes of Receiving the Report
All Crew Members Rescued Near the Accident Vessel
The Yeosu Coast Guard Station in South Jeolla Province (Chief Kim Kiyong) announced that at around 3:47 a.m. on the 17th, it received a report that fishing vessel A (1.57 tons, 2 crew members), registered in Goheung, was taking on water about 1 nautical mile north of Jeokgeumdo, Hwajeong-myeon, Yeosu. The rescue operation was successfully completed.
The Yeho Patrol Station rescue boat, dispatched in response to the report, arrived at the accident site in about seven minutes. During the rescue operation, the team confirmed that the fishing vessel had capsized. The Coast Guard then immediately rescued both crew members who were drifting at sea.
Yeosu Maritime Police Station (Chief Kim Kiyong) received a report at around 3:47 a.m. on the 17th that fishing vessel A (1.57 tons, 2 crew members), registered in Goheung, was sinking about 1 nautical mile north of Jeokgeumdo, Hwajeong-myeon, Yeosu. All 2 crew members drifting at sea were rescued. Provided by Yeosu Maritime Police
One of the rescued crew members suffered a laceration to the head and showed symptoms of hypothermia, and was handed over to emergency services. It was confirmed that there was no threat to his life.
The accident vessel was towed to a nearby port by a Marine Disaster Rescue Unit vessel, and all land-based salvage operations were completed. Based on the captain’s statement, the Coast Guard believes the accident occurred after the vessel struck a rock, which caused it to take on water. A detailed investigation into the exact cause of the accident is underway.
A Yeosu Coast Guard official urged, "We ask that you pay special attention to safe navigation, including thoroughly checking the surrounding terrain and routes during nighttime voyages."
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