Two Anglers Rescued from Rocky Shore at Jeju Yongdam Coastal Road

[Jeju=Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Hwang Jeongpil] Two men, including Mr. A, were rescued by the Jeju Coast Guard after being stranded on a rocky shore near Yongdam Coastal Road in Jeju City due to the rising tide while fishing.

According to the Jeju Maritime Police Station on the 3rd, a report was received that at around 10:37 PM the previous day, Mr. A (male in his 40s, Jeju resident) and his companion Mr. B (male in his 40s, Jeju resident) were fishing together on the rocky shore near Yongdam Coastal Road in Jeju City when the rising tide submerged the path back to land, leaving them stranded.

Responding to the report, the Jeju Coast Guard arrived at the scene at approximately 10:46 PM, confirmed that the two men were stranded on a rocky shore about 10 meters from land, immediately entered the water, and safely rescued them to land using a rescue tube at around 10:57 PM.

Both Mr. A and Mr. B showed no health issues and requested to return home, so after safety guidance, they were allowed to leave.

A Jeju Coast Guard official stated, “When fishing on rocky shores, it is essential to wear life jackets to prepare for safety accidents and to check the tides in advance to ensure safe marine leisure activities.”

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

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