An elementary school student who was playing in the water in a stream near Sinpo Bridge in Samnye-eup, Wanju County, North Jeolla Province, drowned and died.
According to fire authorities on the 30th, a report came in at about 1:07 p.m. saying, "A friend fell into the water and isn't moving."
Rescuers who responded pulled A, a boy, from the water in cardiac arrest and administered first aid. A was transported to a hospital with return of spontaneous circulation but died during treatment.
Police believe A entered deep water while playing with three neighborhood friends and had the accident, and are investigating the exact circumstances.
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