An accident occurred in Suncheon, South Jeolla Province, where a woman in her 50s fell into a pond and died. 



According to the Suncheon Fire Department and others, today (27th) around 8:51 a.m., a 52-year-old woman, A, fell into a 3m deep pond (hazard) at a golf course in Suncheon. 



A was rescued in about 40 minutes by 119 rescuers who were dispatched after receiving a report and taken to the hospital, but she eventually died. 



It is known that while Mr. A was playing golf with her acquaintances, she went in to pick up the ball when it fell into a pond and she was defecated.



She said a golf course worker threw a life jacket into the pond, but she continued to struggle, and she was said to have been taken to the hospital in a state of unconsciousness.



The police are investigating the exact cause of the accident based on statements from golf course officials and eyewitnesses.



This is a 'news pick'.



(Photo = provided by Suncheon Fire Department / Yonhap News)