[Ferry Disaster] Fishermen claim route is frequented by ferries
Social affairsApr 17, 2014
(Yonhap)While there is a fast tidal current near the site where the ferry Sewol sank, there are no rocks that could sink such a large ferry, said fishermen on Jindo Island, South Jeolla Province. Residents familiar with the area claim that a mistake by the captain may have caused the tragedy that has left nine dead and 287 others unaccounted for.“Based on my experiences, (I’m) sure that it didn’t happen from a collision with rocks,” said a 49-year-old fisherman surnamed Kim, one of those who hel