Body of Man Swept Away by Flood Found After 8 Days

The body of a man in his 70s, who went missing eight days ago after being swept away by a flash flood during a heavy rain warning, has been found. The discovery was made on Tuesday morning near the Ilwon Bridge in Anjeong-myeon, Yeongju City, Gyeongbuk Province.

The victim, identified as Mr. A, 76, was reported missing on July 9th around 10:01 AM. He was last seen near the Namwon Stream in Punggi-eup, Yeongju City, when he was swept away by strong currents while walking with a caregiver. The body was found approximately 12 kilometers downstream from the initial disappearance site, along the Seocheon River.

Over the course of eight days, a significant search operation was conducted. Authorities mobilized a total of 183 personnel and 58 pieces of equipment, including helicopters, drones, and boats. The cumulative effort involved up to 440 individuals daily, with a total of 2,620 person-days dedicated to the search. The police have taken custody of the body and will conduct an examination to confirm the identity and determine the exact cause of death.

The incident occurred when Mr. A was taking a walk with his caregiver along the Namwon Stream during a period of heavy rainfall and a flood warning. The swift currents proved too strong, leading to his disappearance.