Teen Japanese Tourist Rescued After Venturing Into Jeju Sea Alone at Midnight

Did a Japanese tourist float away after riding a rubber boat alone in the Jeju sea at dawn?

Yes. According to the Seogwipo Coast Guard, a teenage Japanese tourist, identified as A, was rescued off the coast of Hado-ri, Gujwa-eup, Jeju City, early yesterday morning.

A went out into the sea alone in a rubber boat without parents or companions around 2 a.m., but began drifting after an oar broke.

Two hours into drifting, A directly called the fire department for rescue. Coast guard personnel dispatched upon the report searched the surrounding waters and finally rescued A, who was waving from the coastline.

Fortunately, there were no health issues, but it was confirmed that A was not wearing a life jacket at the time of the rescue.

The coast guard noted that marine leisure activities at night or early in the morning are particularly dangerous, urging people to always wear life jackets and follow safety rules.

(Photo source: Seogwipo Coast Guard)
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