Collision with fishing boat light in Gangneung waters... Both couples on board died (comprehensive)

At 4:59 a.m. on the 12th, a 1.53-ton fishing boat carrying a couple collided with a light beam about 1.3 km southeast of Sacheonjin Port in Gangneung-si, Gangwon-do, killing both people.

According to Gangneung Marine Police Station, wife A (66), who was on the fishing boat at the time of the accident, was injured, and husband B (73) fell into the sea.

The Coast Guard responded to the report and rescued Mr. A from the fishing boat at 5:14 a.m. and transported him to a nearby hospital, but Mr. A eventually died.

The Coast Guard deployed five patrol ships, two aircraft, and 10 divers to search for the missing Mr. B.

The Navy also deployed two ships, including a helicopter and a speedboat, and police and fire departments also participated in the search.

The private sector deployed 27 ships, including Marine Disaster Rescue Team vessels, and 20 underwater search personnel.

Mr. B, who was found in cardiac arrest at a depth of 10 meters near the accident area around noon on this day, was pronounced dead while receiving CPR.

The Coast Guard is investigating the exact circumstances of the accident.