Two young anglers rescued after becoming stranded on rocks off Seonyudo
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- South Korean coast guard officers rescued two anglers in their 20s after rising water cut off their route from rocks near Seonyudo in Gunsan.
- The two contacted rescuers after finishing their fishing trip and were brought to safety by a powered rescue board without health problems.
- The Gunsan Coast Guard urged people to check weather conditions and wear safety equipment during marine activities.
Two anglers in their 20s became stranded on rocks near Okdol Beach on Seonyudo, Gunsan, after the rising tide blocked their route home. They called for help at about 8 p.m. the previous day, according to the Gunsan Coast Guard.
Coast guard officers used a powered rescue board to bring both people to safety. Authorities said they had no health problems.
People must check weather conditions before marine activities and wear safety equipment such as life jackets.
A Gunsan Coast Guard official urged visitors to check weather conditions before marine activities and wear safety equipment, including life jackets. The agency said it would strengthen safety management as more autumn visitors increase the risk of accidents.
As the number of autumn visitors increases and the risk of accidents rises, we will strengthen safety management at the site.
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Originally published by Dong-A Ilbo in Korean. Translated, summarized, and contextualized automatically by DistantNews, with a note on how the source frames the story. Not individually reviewed before publishing. How this works.
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