Holiday Season Boosts 'Beach Outings' Popularity... But 'Snorkeling' Accidents Occur Frequently

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[Asia Economy Intern Reporter Kim Se-eun] As fatal accidents while snorkeling have occurred consecutively in Jeju and Tongyeong, caution is required for water play safety.

According to the Tongyeong Coast Guard on the 7th, around 10:40 p.m. on the 6th, Mr. A (32), who was snorkeling near Yudong Beach in Yokji-myeon, Tongyeong-si, Gyeongnam, was rescued unconscious and transported to a hospital but ultimately passed away.

Mr. A had been snorkeling alone from around 5:30 p.m. after finishing boat fishing with his family. It was confirmed that he was wearing a snorkel and goggles at the time of the accident.

When Mr. A did not return, his family reported to the coast guard around 7:30 p.m., and he was later found at a depth of 11 meters, 5 to 10 meters away from the point where he started snorkeling.

On the same day, a snorkeling accident also occurred in Jeju Island.

Around 2:16 p.m., Mr. B (36), who was snorkeling alone at Panpopo Port in Hangyeong-myeon, Jeju-si, lost consciousness and was found floating on the water. He was rescued but died after being taken to the hospital.

In Jeju, snorkeling fatal accidents have also occurred during the summer vacation season in July and August at Seonyeotang near Hwangwooji Coast in Seogwipo-si and offshore near Oedolgae.

Recently, as holidays and outing seasons coincide, visitors continue to flock to famous beaches nationwide.

During this recent short holiday, the most popular travel destinations were undoubtedly the seaside. Especially at Busan Songjeong Beach and Pohang in Gyeongbuk, surfers were notably seen.

Snorkeling is also popular as a marine leisure activity that can be enjoyed with relatively simple equipment, but it is essential to be familiar with safety rules to enjoy it safely.

Since snorkeling requires lying face down on the water surface to observe underwater, it is difficult to notice if the tide is coming in, how high the waves are, or where one is drifting if lying down continuously.

Therefore, it is necessary to frequently check one’s location and surrounding conditions.

Rather than enjoying it alone, snorkeling with friends and checking each other’s location and safety is also a way to respond quickly in case of an emergency.

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