Elementary School Student Dies in Hantan River After Going Water Play with Friends

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An elementary school student was found dead yesterday afternoon (September 16) in the Hantan River in Yeoncheon-gun, Gyeonggi Province. Police believe the victim was caught in an accident after entering the water with friends after finishing school.

This is reporter An Huijae.

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Rescue workers from 119 are searching the river on a boat.

[Position the ambulance toward where the victim will be brought out for a swift response....]

The report that "children have fallen into the water" at the Hantan River in Jeon-gok-eup, Yeoncheon-gun, Gyeonggi Province, was received at around 3:10 PM yesterday.

While six of the seven elementary school students managed to get out safely, sixth-grader A was nowhere to be seen.

Drone equipment and around 30 firefighting personnel were deployed for an emergency search, and student A was found in a state of cardiac arrest about 30 minutes later, roughly 400 meters away from the point of entry.

Emergency medical services performed first aid and rushed him to a hospital, but he ultimately passed away.

Student A and his companions, who attend the same school, reportedly went into the water together after finishing their classes in the afternoon.

Police believe that student A likely stepped into an uneven section of the water where the depth varies, lost his footing in a deep spot, and was swept away.

It was reported that there were no safety equipment such as life jackets and no accompanying guardians.

Fire authorities stated that while some of the other students showed symptoms of hypothermia, they did not sustain any major injuries.

Police are investigating the exact circumstances of the accident based on statements from students who witnessed the scene.

The Yeoncheon Office of Education in Gyeonggi Province announced plans to operate psychological support programs for students if necessary.

(Video reporting: Bae Moon-san | Video editing: Yoon Tae-ho | Footage provided by: Gyeonggi Northern Disaster and Fire Headquarters)
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