Fishing Boat Capsizes Off Taean Coast in South Chungcheong... All 11 Crew Members Rescued

A fishing boat has capsized after taking on water off the coast of Taean in South Chungcheong Province, but all 11 crew members were safely rescued.

At around 3:50 a.m. today, a report was received that the engine room of a 24-ton offshore pot-fishing boat was flooding in the waters near Jeongzokto Island in Geunheung-myeon, Taean-gun.

Upon receiving the report, the Coast Guard dispatched patrol vessels and worked alongside nearby boats to carry out rescue operations, successfully rescuing all 11 crew members.

All of the crew members were confirmed to be in good health with no injuries.

The fishing boat capsized during towing operations following the rescue, and the Coast Guard is currently conducting containment work.

The Coast Guard plans to investigate the exact cause of the accident once the vessel is towed.

(Photo provided by Taean Coast Guard, Yonhap News)
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