60s Woman Missing While Family Camping at Ulsan Mongdol Beach Found Dead Washed Away by Waves

Ulsan Coast Guard is conducting a search operation for a missing person at Mongdol Beach in Jujeon-dong, Dong-gu, Ulsan City on the morning of the 24th. [Image source=Ulsan Coast Guard]

[Asia Economy Yeongnam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Kim Yong-woo] A woman in her 60s who was camping by the Ulsan seaside was swept away by waves and died.

According to the Ulsan Maritime Police Station on the 24th, a report was received that Ms. A went missing at 7:10 p.m. the previous day at Mongdol Beach in Jujeon-dong, Dong-gu.

It is known that Ms. A was camping at Mongdol Beach with her family.

The maritime police, who were dispatched after receiving the report, conducted a search for 4 hours and 30 minutes using patrol boats and helicopters but could not find Ms. A.

Due to poor visibility, the nighttime search was temporarily suspended, and the search operation resumed at 7 a.m. on the 24th.

About 30 minutes after the search resumed, at 7:31 a.m., the maritime police found Ms. A deceased near the coast of Dangsa Hang in Buk-gu.

The maritime police believe Ms. A drowned after being swept away by a surge wave and are investigating the exact circumstances of the accident.

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