Three Family Members Fall into Sea in Jindo; Mother and 3-Year-Old Son Die in Tragedy

Accident Occurs While Swimming in Uisin-myeon
6-Year-Old Son Exhibits Signs of Hypothermia

A family of three on vacation in Jindo, Gwangju, South Jeolla Province, suffered a water accident that resulted in the deaths of a woman in her 40s and her 3-year-old son.

According to Yonhap News Agency and Wando Coast Guard on September 12, at around 1:51 p.m., three members of a family fell into the water near the Jindo Mysterious Sea Road in Uisin-myeon, Jindo County, Gwangju, South Jeolla Province.

As a result of the accident, the mother in her 40s, referred to as A, and her 3-year-old son were transported to the hospital in cardiac arrest but ultimately died. Her 6-year-old son, who was rescued, showed symptoms of hypothermia and is receiving medical treatment at the hospital. The 6-year-old daughter, a twin, managed to get out of the water on her own and is reported to be out of danger.

Jindo Mysterious Sea Road

The Coast Guard believes the accident occurred while the family was swimming. At the time, A's three children were playing in the water near their accommodation when the waves suddenly rose, causing them to fall into the sea. Watching her children play, A entered the water to save them but was unable to get out. The 6-year-old son survived by holding onto a buoy and was rescued by a private disaster marine rescue team. The accident site is known for its swift currents and high tidal differences, and it was reported that the incident occurred during an ebb tide, when the sea road opens.

The Coast Guard is analyzing closed-circuit television (CCTV) footage installed nearby and searching for witnesses as part of their ongoing investigation into the exact circumstances of the accident.

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