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Two anglers fall into sea off Jangbong Island
One in cardiac arrest, one still missing
In short
On the afternoon of the 26th, two anglers fell into the sea off Jangbong Island in Incheon.
An angler in his 70s was found in cardiac arrest and transported to a hospital.
An angler in his 80s remains missing, and the Coast Guard is searching for him.
Key facts
| When | A report was received at 1:55 p.m. on the 26th. |
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| Where | The incident occurred in waters near Deunggeullangsan on Jangbong Island, Ongjin County, Incheon. |
| Who | Two anglers in their 70s and 80s, who did not know each other, became stranded. |
| How | The angler in his 70s was rescued in cardiac arrest and taken to hospital; the one in his 80s is still missing and being searched for. |
What it means for me
If you enjoy fishing, you should check tidal times and high-risk isolation areas in advance to prevent accidents.
