Angler in His 40s Rescued After Falling Into Sea While Boarding Fishing Boat

Mokpo Coast Guard: "Be Careful of Slipping Accidents While Boarding"

Mokpo Coast Guard rescued a man in his 40s who fell into the sea while trying to board a fishing boat near Seomang Port, Imhoe-myeon, Jindo-gun, at around 1:35 a.m. on the 11th. Photo by Mokpo Coast Guard

The Coast Guard rescued an angler who fell into the sea after slipping while boarding a fishing boat.

According to the Mokpo Maritime Police Station, at around 1:35 a.m. on March 11, a report was received at the Jindo Police Substation that a person had fallen into the sea near Seomang Port, Imhoe-myeon, Jindo-gun.

Upon receiving the report, officers from the Jindo Police Substation immediately headed to the scene equipped with rescue gear. Two minutes after the report was received, the Maritime Police arrived at the site and found Mr. A, a man in his 40s who had fallen into the sea, holding onto a rope installed on the quay. The officers, together with other passengers, safely rescued him.

The rescued Mr. A was confirmed to be a passenger on the fishing boat who had slipped and fallen into the sea while moving luggage before departure. It was reported that he was in good health and suffered no injuries.

A Mokpo Maritime Police Station official stated, "Slipping accidents are likely to occur at harbors or ports during nighttime or early morning hours," and urged, "Please pay special attention to safety during boarding and while moving around."

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