Two die rescuing children at Hwajinpo Beach

The Korea HeraldIndependentCenter4 hr. ago

Two military personnel died while attempting to rescue two children who were drowning at an unguarded beach in Hwajinpo, Goseong, Gangwon Province, South Korea. The incident occurred on July 26 when two brothers aged 17 and 14 encountered difficulties while swimming. Their father and two military personnel entered the water to assist, successfully bringing the children and father ashore but losing the two rescuers to the sea. Both rescuers were later pronounced dead at a hospital after being found in cardiac arrest. The beach, which had been closed for the 2026 season due to safety concerns and lack of lifeguard services, was marked with warnings prohibiting swimming. The Coast Guard is conducting an investigation into the incident.

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