South Korea and Japan Conduct Joint Search for Missing Indonesian Sailor Near Dokdo
Coast guards collaborate to find crew member who fell overboard while fishing on the 27th
- •Indonesian sailor in his 20s fell overboard while fishing in waters northeast of Dokdo on the 27th
- •Korea Coast Guard and Japan Coast Guard conducting joint search operations for second day
- •Extensive search with helicopters and patrol vessels hampered by adverse weather conditions
Sailor Missing Near Dokdo's Northeast Waters
South Korea and Japan are conducting a second day of joint search operations for an Indonesian sailor in his 20s who fell overboard while fishing in waters northeast of Dokdo on the 27th.
According to the Korea Coast Guard, the missing person fell into the sea from a vessel engaged in fishing activities in international waters northeast of Dokdo on the 27th. The Korean Coast Guard immediately launched search operations upon receiving the report, and established a cooperative system with the Japan Coast Guard as the area is adjacent to both nations' search zones.
Korea-Japan Cooperative Search Operations Underway
The Korea Coast Guard and Japan Coast Guard continued extensive search operations on the 28th, deploying helicopters and patrol vessels. Both nations are expanding the search area for the swift rescue of the missing sailor, but are reportedly facing difficulties due to adverse weather conditions including rough waves and strong currents.
A Coast Guard official stated, "We are deploying all available equipment to locate the missing person," adding, "We will continue search operations in close cooperation with Japanese authorities."
[Breaking] Will be updated as additional information becomes available.
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