Drowning Accidents in Gapyeong and Yangju Result in One Death, One Seriously Injured

Drowning accidents occurred at a stream in Gapyeong and a water leisure facility in Yangju, Gyeonggi Province, leaving a man in his 60s dead and another man in his 40s seriously injured.

Fire authorities stated that a report was received at around 12:35 PM yesterday (July 26) that a man in his 60s, identified as A, had fallen into the water in Dodae-ri, Buk-myeon, Gapyeong-gun.

It was reported that while drinking alcohol with acquaintances who came to play in the water under a bridge, Mr. A fell into the stream, drifted about 2 meters downstream, and was rescued by nearby citizens.

Mr. A, who was in a state of cardiac arrest at the time of the rescue crew's arrival, was transported to a hospital while receiving CPR, but ultimately passed away.

Earlier, at around 9:35 AM yesterday, a man in his 40s, identified as B, was found submerged in a water leisure facility in Samsang-ri, Jangheung-myeon, Yangju.

It was reported that Mr. B, who was in cardiac arrest, received emergency treatment at the scene, recovered, and was then transferred to a hospital.

Police and fire authorities are investigating the exact circumstances of the accidents by questioning witnesses and others.
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