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On the afternoon of the 2nd, a 286-ton tugboat capsized about 9 kilometers southeast of Oryukdo, Busan. Of the 8 crew members, 1 has died, 1 has been rescued, and the remaining 6 are currently missing.
The coast guard began search operations immediately after the incident, deploying helicopters, patrol boats, and drones to intensify the search for the missing persons. A coast guard official stated, "It appears that the tugboat capsized while towing a cargo ship," adding that an investigation into the cause of the accident is underway.
This incident is unusual for tugboats, and the coast guard plans to thoroughly investigate the circumstances surrounding the accident. Currently, search operations at sea are being affected by weather and currents, and the families of the missing persons are being continuously updated on the situation.