"Want to Swim?" 20s Man in Critical Condition After Drinking and Jumping into Arabatgil Following Friend's Suggestion

Gyeongin Ara Waterway. / Photo by Yonhap News

[Asia Economy Intern Reporter Kim Seul-gi] A man in his 20s fell into a critical condition after jumping into the waterway of the Gyeongin Ara Waterway in Incheon while drinking alcohol at the suggestion of a friend to try swimming.

According to the Incheon Western Police Station on the 22nd, at around 1:11 a.m., two men, A (26) and B (26), fell into the waterway in Sicheon-dong, Seo-gu, Incheon, and their friend C (26) discovered them and called 119.

The fire rescue team conducted an underwater search and rescued A, who was then transported to a nearby hospital. At the time of rescue, A was in cardiac arrest but regained heartbeat at the hospital and is currently in critical condition.

Police investigation revealed that A jumped into the waterway following the suggestion of two friends, including B, saying "Let's try swimming," which led to the accident. B managed to get out of the water on his own, and C did not enter the water.

The police are investigating the exact circumstances of the accident based on witness statements and plan to apply charges such as negligent homicide against B.

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