Tourist Rescued After Jumping Into the Sea Drunk in Jeju

In the early morning of the 17th, the Jeju Coast Guard rescued a tourist who jumped into the sea near Iho Tewoo Beach in Jeju while intoxicated. (Photo by Jeju Coast Guard)

[Jeju=Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Hwang Jeongpil] A tourist who jumped into the sea intoxicated was rescued by the coast guard near Iho Tewoo Beach in Jeju.

According to the Jeju Coast Guard on the 17th, at around 12:05 a.m. that day, a report was received that a friend was repeatedly trying to enter the water near the lighthouse at Iho Tewoo Beach in Jeju City.

The Jeju Coast Guard immediately dispatched the Jeju Police Station patrol team and rescue squad to search the area around Iho Tewoo Beach. Around 12:29 a.m., they found tourist A (female, in her 20s, residing in Seoul) who had fallen into the water at Hyunsapo Port. A Jeju Coast Guard rescuer entered the water and, in cooperation with the 119 rescue team, safely rescued A.

A was reported to have been intoxicated and attempted to enter the water again even after being rescued, but was confirmed to have no health issues.

The coast guard, concerned for A’s safety, took guidance measures and ensured she returned home safely by taxi.

Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Hwang Jeongpil panax33@asiae.co.kr

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