Fisherman dies after falling from tetrapods in Jeju

A 70-year-old fisherman has died after falling from concrete structures known as tetrapods at Sasupo Port in Jeju City. The incident occurred on the evening of July 2.

According to the Jeju Maritime Police and the Jeju Provincial Fire Department, a report was received around 9:30 p.m. stating that a person had fallen into the water between the tetrapods. The fisherman was found by other anglers and rescued in a state of cardiac arrest. Despite being transported to the hospital, he could not be revived.

Witnesses reported that the man slipped and fell while crossing the tetrapods. The Maritime Police are investigating the precise circumstances of the accident. Officials highlighted a recent increase in coastal accidents, particularly involving fishermen in dangerous areas like tetrapods and rocky shores. They emphasized the slippery nature of tetrapods due to water and algae, especially posing risks at night when visibility is poor.

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Recently, as the number of fishermen in dangerous areas such as tetrapods and rocky shores has significantly increased, the number of coastal accidents has also increased. Especially, tetrapods are slippery due to water and moss, posing a high risk of accidents, and visibility is not secured at night, so special caution is required.