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Woman rescued after being stranded on rocks near Daebu Island

Published: 21 Apr. 2026, 09:44 Updated: 21 Apr. 2026, 16:54

A woman is seen stranded on a coastal rock near Daebu Island, Ansan, Gyeonggi, on April 19. [KOREA COAST GUARD STATION PYEONGTAEK]

A woman was rescued after being stranded on a coastal rock near Daebu Island in Ansan, Gyeonggi, according to the Korea Coast Guard Station Pyeongtaek on Monday.

The woman fell asleep on rocks near Bangameori Beach in Daebu Island and was rescued at around 5:27 p.m. Sunday.

It was reported that the woman visited the island alone and fell asleep while resting on the rocks. The tide rose while she was taking a nap and resulted in her being stranded.

The Coast Guard, after receiving the report, dispatched a rescue team and used a nonpowered rescue board to bring her to safety.

Although she was reportedly in good health at the time of rescue, she reportedly appeared anxious. She also lost some of her belongings. The authority instructed her to go home once she was stabilized.

Also on Sunday, an intoxicated man fell into tidal mudflats at a pier in Ansan after losing his footing. He was later rescued.

“Coastal rocks and shorelines carry a high risk of isolation due to tidal changes,” said a representative from the Korea Coast Guard Station Pyeongtaek. “Visitors should check the time for the tide in advance and avoid moving around after drinking.”

This article was originally written in Korean and translated by a bilingual reporter with the help of generative AI tools. It was then edited by a native English-speaking editor. All AI-assisted translations are reviewed and refined by our newsroom.
BY KIM EUN-BIN [[email protected]]