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The 9.77-ton trawler sank in waters of 24 nautical miles east of Pohang at 11:00 p.m. on Wednesday, but all seven crew members aboard were rescued.
The Pohang Coast Guard dispatched patrol vessels, aircraft and rescue boats to the scene of the accident after receiving a report from the vessel in question. The KCG quickly broadcasted the accident report to ships near the surrounding waters and asked to rescued the crews on the fishing boat.
Waves were more than 2.5 meters high in the area of the accident, and the submerged vessel is now capsized. The Pohang Coast Guard said the seven crew members are in good health and will investigate the cause of the accident.
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