Jeju Coast Guard Provides Emergency Rescue for Unconscious Man Floating Near Hallim Port

[Jeju=Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Hwang Jeongpil] A man identified as Mr. A, who was found unconscious floating at sea near Hallim Port in Jeju, was urgently rescued by the Jeju Coast Guard.

According to the Jeju Coast Guard on the 18th, a report was received the previous day at 6:34 PM about a person who had fallen into the water and was struggling at sea near Hansuri Port, Hallim-eup, Jeju City.

The Hallim Police Substation patrol team arrived at the scene around 6:40 PM and found Mr. A (estimated to be in his 60s/identity unknown) floating unconscious on the water.

Subsequently, the Jeju Coast Guard rescue team quickly entered the water, secured Mr. A’s airway, and rescued him to land via the nearest stairs around 6:42 PM. They performed emergency measures including cardiopulmonary resuscitation and handed him over to the 119 ambulance that arrived around 6:50 PM.

Currently, Mr. A remains unconscious but has resumed breathing. The Jeju Coast Guard plans to investigate the exact circumstances of the accident by referring to witness statements and nearby CCTV footage.

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

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