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Chinese fishermen killed in S Korea coastguard clash | Chinese fishermen killed in S Korea coastguard clash |
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Three Chinese fishermen have died in a fire after their boat was boarded by the South Korean coastguard. | |
The men, who were suspected of illegal fishing, were caught in the blaze after the coastguard officers threw a "flashbang" or stun grenade into part of their boat where they were hiding. | The men, who were suspected of illegal fishing, were caught in the blaze after the coastguard officers threw a "flashbang" or stun grenade into part of their boat where they were hiding. |
It is believed they died of smoke inhalation, an official said, and an autopsy has been ordered. | It is believed they died of smoke inhalation, an official said, and an autopsy has been ordered. |
Fourteen other fishermen survived and are being questioned by authorities. | Fourteen other fishermen survived and are being questioned by authorities. |
The incident began when a coastguard vessel identified the fishing boat in South Korean waters, and ordered it to stop for inspection. | The incident began when a coastguard vessel identified the fishing boat in South Korean waters, and ordered it to stop for inspection. |
A coastguard official said the men ignored the commands, and barricaded themselves inside the wheel-house while the boat continued to travel. Officers then fired "flashbang" or stun grenades into the space, after which a fire broke out. | A coastguard official said the men ignored the commands, and barricaded themselves inside the wheel-house while the boat continued to travel. Officers then fired "flashbang" or stun grenades into the space, after which a fire broke out. |
Flashbang grenades are designed to be non-lethal, producing a very loud noise and intense light which temporarily affects vision and hearing. They can also disrupt a person's balance by affecting fluids in the inner ear. | Flashbang grenades are designed to be non-lethal, producing a very loud noise and intense light which temporarily affects vision and hearing. They can also disrupt a person's balance by affecting fluids in the inner ear. |
Chinese authorities have requested a full investigation, and South Korea's coastguard has said one is already under way. | Chinese authorities have requested a full investigation, and South Korea's coastguard has said one is already under way. |
Fishing in South Korean waters by Chinese vessels is permitted with the proper authorisation, but illegal fishing has become a point of contention between the two countries in recent years. | Fishing in South Korean waters by Chinese vessels is permitted with the proper authorisation, but illegal fishing has become a point of contention between the two countries in recent years. |
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