"Feeling Like Boat Is Going to Capsize" Report... 2 Ultimately Dead

A motorboat capsized in the waters near Yeongjongdo Island, Incheon, leaving nine people rescued, two of whom ultimately died.

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

At the time, the operator aboard the motorboat called 119 and reported, "The waves are too strong and it feels like the boat is going to capsize."

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

The motorboat capsized shortly after the report, but a passing fishing boat rescued all nine passengers within 12 minutes at around 7:30 AM.

Among them, two people—including a man in his 40s and a man in his 60s—were transported to the hospital in cardiac arrest without consciousness or respiration, and ultimately died.

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

The coast guard attributes the cause of the motorboat capsizing to high waves and is investigating the exact details of the accident.

(Photo provided by Incheon Coast Guard, Yonhap News)
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