"Saved an Intoxicated Man Who Fell Into the Sea"...Jagalchi Market Employee Jumps In to Rescue

Man in His 50s Falls from Pier While Sleeping
Employee Holds On and Assists Rescue Before Coast Guard Arrives

A man in his 50s who fell into the sea near the Jagalchi Market pier in Busan while intoxicated was rescued thanks to the quick response of a market employee.

A coast guard rescues a man in his 50s who fell into the sea in Busan. Photo by Yonhap News Agency

According to Yonhap News Agency on June 15, the Busan Coast Guard was dispatched around 9 a.m. after receiving a report that a man in his 50s, identified as Mr. A, had fallen into the sea near the Jagalchi Market pier in Nampo-dong, Jung-gu, Busan.

Mr. A was reportedly sleeping near the pier in a drunken state when he lost his balance while getting up and fell into the sea.

At the time, a Jagalchi Market employee, Mr. No (aged 53), noticed that Mr. A was sleeping in a dangerous position and, concerned about the possibility of an accident, asked a passerby to report it to the authorities while he kept watch at the scene.

When Mr. A actually fell into the sea, Mr. No put on a nearby life jacket and immediately jumped into the water. He held onto Mr. A to prevent him from drifting further or sinking until the coast guard arrived and rescued Mr. A.

At the time of the rescue, Mr. A was unconscious, but he regained consciousness after receiving emergency treatment from the fire and rescue team and was transported to the hospital.

The coast guard is investigating the exact circumstances of the incident. A representative from the coast guard stated, "We plan to express our gratitude to Mr. No for assisting in the rescue."

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