Fishing boat sinks off Saryangdo, Tongyeong... All 9 rescued
The site of the fishing boat sinking accident at Saryangdo, Tongyeong, Gyeongnam. / Provided by Tongyeong Coast Guard.
View original image[Asia Economy Yeongnam Reporting Headquarters, Reporter Jucheol In] At around 7:49 AM on the 7th, a 3.31-ton fishing boat carrying 9 crew members sank 300 meters offshore from Naeji Port, Saryangdo, Tongyeong-si, Gyeongnam.
Fortunately, another nearby fishing boat rescued all 9 crew members.
The anglers on the sunken fishing boat told the Coast Guard, "While fishing on board, a warning sound came from the wheelhouse, and the stern began to sink, causing the boat to sink rapidly."
The Tongyeong Coast Guard confirmed that the captain was not driving under the influence and that the number of people on board did not exceed the limit.
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The Tongyeong Coast Guard is investigating the cause of the accident based on statements from the captain and others.
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