Woman Found Dead in Gapyeong Valley After Collecting Snails

A tragic incident occurred in Gapyeong County, South Korea, where a woman in her 60s was found deceased in a valley. The discovery followed a report of her disappearance while she was engaged in collecting freshwater snails, known as 'dasigi,' in the early hours of the morning.

Emergency services were alerted to the situation around 2:26 AM on August 9th. Responding to the call, the fire department deployed a team of 23 personnel to conduct a search operation in the Noksu Valley.

Tragically, the woman, identified as Ms. A, was discovered during the search at approximately 3:24 AM. She was pronounced dead at the scene. Based on statements from individuals who were with her, it is understood that she had been collecting snails prior to her disappearance.

Authorities are currently conducting a thorough investigation into the precise details of the incident and the cause of her death. The focus is on understanding how the accident unfolded and what led to the fatality.