Two swept away by waves while taking photos in Gangneung; one woman in cardiac arrest

Two women were rescued by the coast guard after being swept into the sea by waves while taking photographs on Yeongjin Beach in Gangneung early Tuesday morning.

The incident occurred around 5:09 a.m. when a report of people drowning was received by the Gangneung Coast Guard. A patrol team from the Jumunjin Coast Guard Station, who arrived first at the scene, immediately entered the water. They used rescue ropes to save both individuals who had been swept far offshore by the strong waves.

One of the rescued women, identified as Ms. A, in her 30s, was found unconscious. Responders administered CPR, and she was subsequently transported by emergency medical services to a large hospital in the area. The second woman, in her 20s, was suffering from hypothermia and was taken to a nearby hospital for treatment.

Eyewitness accounts suggest the women were swept away while attempting to take pictures. The Gangneung Coast Guard is currently investigating the exact circumstances of the accident.