Sinking Asia Waters west of Seosan · 30 December 2024
Car Ferry Capsizes Off South Korea's Coast: 5 Missing, 2 Rescued: Incident on 30 December 2024
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What happened
On 30 December 2024, an 83-ton car ferry capsized in waters west of Seosan off South Korea's southwestern coast at approximately 6:35 p.m. local time. The vessel was carrying seven people when it went down; two passengers were rescued by the Korea Coast Guard, but five remain missing.
Strong tidal currents in the area have hampered ongoing search and rescue operations. The Korea Coast Guard is investigating the cause of the capsizing.
Details of the rescue
The Korea Coast Guard responded immediately to the incident and successfully rescued two passengers from the water. Search operations continue for the five missing persons, though strong tidal currents in the area are complicating rescue efforts.
Passengers and crew
Persons onboard
- 7 people total at the time of capsizing.
Casualties
Fatalities
- None reported.
Injuries
- Not specified in available reports.
Rescued
- 2 passengers rescued by the Korea Coast Guard.
Emergency response
The Korea Coast Guard responded to the incident and rescued two passengers. Search operations are ongoing for the five missing persons, though strong tidal currents in the area are hampering rescue efforts.
Investigation
The Korea Coast Guard is investigating the cause of the capsizing.