A Chinese fishing boat capsized in turbulent waters near South Korea’s Gageo Island early Sunday, leaving two dead and three missing in a dramatic maritime incident. 🌍 The vessel, carrying 11 crew members, overturned in international waters about 81 km from the island—420 km southwest of Seoul.
Rescue Efforts and Heartbreaking Loss
Six sailors were rescued by a nearby Chinese fishing boat, escaping major injuries. But tragedy struck when South Korean coast guard teams arrived: two more crew members were found in cardiac arrest and later pronounced dead. Three others remain missing as search operations continue.
Cross-Border Collaboration
South Korean and Chinese coast guard vessels are now working side by side to locate the missing, highlighting rare cross-border cooperation in crisis response. The Chinese consulate in Gwangju confirmed the incident, while survivors recount harrowing moments of the capsizing.
Authorities have yet to determine the cause of the accident, but rough seas and unpredictable weather are under scrutiny. Stay tuned for updates as this story develops. 🚢⚓
