Family Swept Away by Ebb Tide on Jindo Coast; Two Dead

At around 1:51 p.m. on September 12, 2026, a family of four was swept away while playing in the water near the shore close to the "mysterious sea road" in Uisin-myeon, Jindo County, South Jeolla Province.

As a result of the accident, the mother, Ms. A (in her 40s), and her 3-year-old son were transported to the hospital in cardiac arrest but were pronounced dead. The 8-year-old son was rescued after holding onto an aquaculture farm rope at sea, then sent to the hospital showing symptoms of hypothermia. The 6-year-old daughter, who was also playing in the water, managed to get out on her own and sought help from people nearby.

After reviewing nearby CCTV footage, the Coast Guard confirmed that Ms. A was watching her three children playing from the sandy beach at the time of the accident. The children were not wearing tubes or life jackets. When Ms. A saw her children gradually drifting farther from the shore, she entered the water to save them and was caught in the accident along with them.

At the time of the incident, the tide was ebbing after reaching high tide at 11:41 a.m. Although the location is not an official beach, it is reported to be a small coastal area where tourists occasionally swim or play in the water.

The Coast Guard suspects that the family was swept away by the ebbing tide while playing in the water and is currently investigating the exact circumstances of the accident.

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