Rescue of a man in his 30s who became stranded while swimming at Yeongjongdo Beach in Incheon.

A man in his 30s who became stranded while swimming at Yeongjongdo Beach in Incheon was safely rescued.

According to the Incheon Coast Guard on the 27th, a report was received at 11:06 p.m. the previous day that a man in his 30s, Mr. A, who was swimming in the mud flat near Hanagae Beach on Yeongjong Island, Incheon, fell into the mud flat and was unable to move.

The Coast Guard responded to the report and rescued Mr. A, who was drowning in the mudflats, within 10 minutes of receiving the report.

At the time of rescue, Mr. A was in good health and voluntarily returned home without being transported to the hospital.

It is known that Mr. A fell into a mudflat (a valley-shaped waterway between mudflats) while swimming in the mudflats and called 119 when the water reached his chest.

Captain Oh Chang-gu of the Incheon Coast Guard's Special Rescue Unit 1 said, "Mud flats require special caution as water may suddenly rise or your feet may sink depending on the tide and terrain," and added, "Before engaging in mud flat activities, you must check the tide and follow safety rules, including wearing safety equipment."