A day out at sea turned tragic when a fishing boat carrying 22 people struck rocks and capsized near Gageo Island off South Korea's southwestern coast on Saturday morning. 😢
The incident happened around 10:30 a.m. local time, as reported by Yonhap News Agency citing South Korean Coast Guard officials. The boat collided with submerged rocks near Gageo Island in Sinan, South Jeolla Province.
While 19 passengers were rescued by the coast guard and a nearby vessel, sadly, three people lost their lives in the accident. The survivors were brought to safety, and none sustained life-threatening injuries.
The authorities are investigating the exact cause of the accident. This tragedy serves as a somber reminder of the perils fishermen face at sea. Our hearts go out to the victims and their families. 💔
Stay tuned for updates as more information becomes available.
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3 dead as fishing ship carrying 22 people capsizes in South Korea
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