Incheon Coast Guard Rescues 9 People After Motorboat Capsizes, 2 Unconscious

A motorboat has capsized off the coast near Wangsan Marina on Yeongjongdo Island in Incheon, leaving all nine people on board rescued, with two in a state of unconsciousness.

According to the Incheon Coast Guard, a report was received at approximately 7:17 AM today (the 5th) stating that a 1.6-ton motorboat was taking on water in the waters near Wangsan Marina, Eulwang-dong, Yeongjong-gu, Incheon.

Upon receiving the report, the coast guard dispatched five patrol vessels and an aircraft to the scene of the accident, while also requesting rescue assistance from nearby fishing boats.

The motorboat capsized shortly after the report, but a passing fishing boat managed to rescue all nine passengers around 7:30 AM.

Among them, two individuals were transported to a hospital while receiving cardiopulmonary resuscitation as they were unresponsive and not breathing.

The remaining seven passengers were confirmed to have no major health issues.

An official from the Incheon Coast Guard stated, "We are currently investigating the exact cause and circumstances of the accident."

(Photo provided by Incheon Coast Guard, Yonhap News)
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