5 People Rescued, 5 Missing After Fishing Boat Capsizes off Jeju Island, South Korea
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February 13, 2025 07:30
jeju island, south korea - A fishing boat named Jaeseongho capsized off the coast of Jeju Island, South Korea, with 10 crew members onboard. 5 crew members have been rescued while 5 are still missing.
Search and Rescue Operation Underway off Jeju Island
A fishing boat named Jaeseongho capsized off the coast of Jeju Island, South Korea, with 10 crew members onboard. The incident led to a search and rescue operation, where 5 crew members were successfully rescued while the search continues for the remaining 5 missing individuals. The 32-ton boat sent out a distress signal at 19:56 local time, prompting a swift response from the Jeju Coast Guard. The rescued individuals included the captain and 4 foreign crew members. A thorough investigation has been launched to determine the exact cause of the accident.