Early Sunday morning (Nov 9), tragedy struck ~420 km southwest of Seoul, as a 98-tonne Chinese fishing boat capsized in international waters off Gageo Island 😢. The incident left two crew members dead and three missing, authorities confirmed.
Of the 11 sailors onboard, six were pulled to safety by a nearby Chinese vessel — thankfully without major injuries 🚢💨. South Korea's coast guard then rescued two more, but they sadly couldn't be saved.
Search operations are ongoing, with the South Korean coast guard teaming up with a Chinese coast guard vessel to comb the rough seas. Teams are hopeful of finding the missing three crew members alive 🤞.
This incident is a stark reminder of the dangers faced by fishing communities across Asia, from the chilly waters off Korea to the tropical seas of Indonesia and Bangladesh. Stay tuned for updates as the rescue mission continues to unfold.
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2 dead, 3 missing after Chinese fishing boat capsizes off South Korea
cgtn.com
