Mokpo Coast Guard Awards Commendation to 'Hidden Hero' in Maritime Rescue

Saving Precious Lives Through Immediate Reporting Upon Discovery of Maritime Drowning Victims

Mokpo Coast Guard awarded a certificate of commendation to a meritorious person who made a significant contribution to saving precious lives at sea. (Photo by Mokpo Coast Guard Station)

[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Seo Young-seo] Mokpo Maritime Police Station (Chief Im Jae-su) announced on the 23rd that it awarded commendations to one civilian meritorious person and two police officers who greatly contributed to saving precious lives at sea.

The awardee, Ko Young-jong (62 years old), discovered a drowning person, A, around 11:44 PM on the 14th in the sea in front of the North Port pier in Mokpo, Jeollanam-do. He greatly contributed to saving the precious life by promptly reporting to the maritime police and spreading the situation immediately after the accident.

Also, Officer Choi Hee-jae of the situation room contributed significantly by promptly receiving the report and handling the situation, and Officer Kim Yoon-min of the North Port police box performed CPR immediately after rescuing A from the sea, restoring consciousness, pulse, and breathing to normal, greatly contributing to the rescue operation.

Ko Young-jong said, "I was surprised and flustered when I found the drowning person in the rarely populated sea late at night, but I immediately reported to the maritime police," and added, "I am relieved that the drowning person was safely rescued."

Im Jae-su, Chief of Mokpo Maritime Police Station, said, "Thanks to the active cooperation after discovering the drowning person in danger, we were able to save a precious life, and I am truly grateful."

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