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South Korean Ferry Runs Aground: All 267 Rescued with No Serious Injuries

South Korean Ferry Runs Aground: All 267 Rescued with No Serious Injuries
South Korean Ferry Runs Aground: A South Korean passenger ferry carrying 267 people ran aground near an uninhabited island off the southwestern coast, with all aboard safely rescued. The 26,546-ton vessel, traveling from Jeju Island to Mokpo, struck submerged rocks prompting a swift rescue involving coast guard vessels and aircraft. Though the ferry sustained damage at the bow, no flooding occurred, and there were no serious injuries reported.