Man in His 60s Dies After Falling Into Sea While Stacking Cement on Bulk Carrier Near Eulmi Island, Changwon

Gyeongnam Changwon Maritime Police Station. Provided by Changwon Maritime Police Station

At approximately 8:46 a.m. on November 17, a man in his 60s, identified as Mr. A, fell into the sea near Eulmi Island in Jinhae-gu, Changwon, Gyeongnam Province. He was rescued by a fishing vessel operating in the area but was transported to the hospital where he was pronounced dead.

According to the Changwon Maritime Police Station, the man, a resident of Busan, fell into the water at around 8:45 a.m. while transferring and stacking cement on a 300-ton class barge cement bulk carrier that was moored at the time. The cause of his fall remains unknown.

Upon receiving the report, the Changwon Maritime Police dispatched a patrol vessel, a coastal rescue boat, and a rescue team. Mr. A, who had been rescued by a nearby fishing vessel, was transported to the hospital.

Mr. A was wearing a life jacket but was unconscious when rescued. He ultimately passed away later that morning.

The maritime police are currently investigating the exact circumstances of the accident, questioning those connected to the vessel.

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