Series of Isolation Incidents on Rocky Shores Along South Chungcheong's West Coast... "Must Check Tide Times"

A series of isolation incidents occurred on rocky shores along the west coast of South Chungcheong Province.

At around 2:42 PM today (the 12th), a report was received that two tourists were stranded on a rocky shore near Elephant Rock in Wonsando, Boryeong.

They were rescued by a private boat passing nearby 25 minutes after the report was received.

Earlier yesterday at around 3:55 PM, a report was filed with the Taean Coast Guard from the coast near Hwalgok Port in Iwon-myeon, Taean-gun, stating, "There is a vehicle in the middle, and the water is coming in."

The Coast Guard immediately dispatched a coastal rescue boat and a small rescue boat, rescuing two people in their 60s (A) and 70s (B) who were stranded on the rocky shore 50 minutes after the report was received.

It was found that they were stranded after failing to recognize the tide times while fishing on the rocky shore.

There were no casualties in either of the two incidents that occurred over the two days.

An official from the Coast Guard urged, "The west coast has a large tidal range and many rocky shores, making it highly likely for people to get stranded if they do not properly check the tide times. Before heading out to rocky shores, you must check the tide times and wear a life jacket."

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