A Drunken Man in His 40s Falls into the Sea from a Breakwater and Dies

[Asia Economy Yeongnam Reporting Headquarters, Reporter Yoon Yoseop] A man in his 40s, intoxicated, fell into the sea from a breakwater in Busan and lost his life.

According to the police, at 1:31 a.m. on the 13th, a report was received by 112 stating, "My friend fell into the sea."

Mr. A, who had been drinking with his friend Mr. B (male, in his 40s), lost his balance on the Seobangpa-je structure (30 cm wide) in Gamcheon-dong, Saha-gu, and fell into the sea. It is known that Mr. B swam out and reported to the police.

The Busan Coast Guard rescue team searched the nearby sea and rescued Mr. A 35 minutes after the report, transporting him to a nearby hospital, but Mr. A eventually passed away.

A Busan Coast Guard official stated, "At the time of rescue, there was no breathing or pulse," and added, "We are investigating the exact cause of death."

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