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Capsized off Buan-gun

Capsized off Buan-gun

Sank off Buan-gun
Photo: lghellovision.net

On the afternoon of November 24, a fishing vessel (name not disclosed) capsized in the Yellow Sea near Wangdeungdo Island, Buan-gun, South Korea. Reports state the fishing vessel sustained damage during a fishing operation causing uncontrolled water ingress. The vessel sent out a distress call with the South Korean Coast Guard responding. A patrol vessel was dispatched and found the overturn fishing vessel submerged in the water.  The patrol vessel would rescue all 10 crew from the fishing vessel.  No reports of injuries.