Series of Water Accidents in Pohang Sea and Reservoir Leave One in Cardiac Arrest and Two Dead

A series of water-related accidents occurred in the sea and a reservoir in Pohang, North Gyeongsang Province.

According to the Pohang Coast Guard and other authorities on today (August 2), a report was received at around 8:00 AM stating that an 80-year-old female diver, A, who went diving to harvest sea urchins in the waters off Cheongjin-ri, Cheongha-myeon, Buk-gu, Pohang, failed to resurface.

The Coast Guard deployed rescue personnel and found A in a state of cardiac arrest at around 8:30 AM, transferring her to a hospital.

Earlier the same day, at around 1:50 AM, a report was filed with the fire authorities stating that acquaintances who had gone out fishing at a reservoir in Gigye-myeon, Buk-gu, Pohang, North Gyeongsang Province, had gone missing.

The fire authorities conducted an underwater search and rescued two individuals, including a man in his 60s, about an hour later, but both were found dead.

The police have determined that there are no suspicions of foul play involved in the accident.

(Photo courtesy of Pohang Coast Guard and Gyeongsangbuk-do Fire Headquarters)
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