Family of Four Rescued After Drifting Out to Sea While Playing on Tubes and Rubber Boats

▲ Bongpyeong Beach in Uljin

A family of four who drifted away while playing in the water at a beach in Uljin, Gyeongsangbuk-do, has been rescued by the Coast Guard.

According to the Uljin Coast Guard today (August 19), a report was received at 3:39 p.m. the previous day stating that four family members were drifting out to sea while playing on tubes and rubber boats near Bongpyeong Beach in Jukbyeon-myeon, Uljin-gun.

The Uljin Coast Guard dispatched the Uljin Rescue Team, the Jukbyeon Substation, and a patrol vessel to the scene. They located the drifting family members just 7 minutes after the report and rescued them using a motorized rescue board.

All four rescued individuals were reported to be in good health with no injuries.

Kim Gi-sik, head of the safety management division at the Uljin Coast Guard, advised, "You must check weather and maritime conditions before engaging in water activities."

(Photo provided by Uljin Coast Guard, Yonhap News)

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