Pray for the Students of the S. Korean Ferry Disaster

Over 300 missing, 4 dead

SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — A ferry carrying 459 people, mostly high school students on an overnight trip to a tourist island, sank off South Korea's southern coast on Wednesday, leaving nearly 300 people missing despite a frantic, hours-long rescue by dozens of ships and helicopters. At least four people were confirmed dead and 55 injured.

The high number of people unaccounted for — likely trapped in the ship or floating in the ocean — raised fears that the death toll could rise drastically, making it one of South Korea's biggest ferry disasters since 1993, when 292 people died.

One student, Lim Hyung-min, told broadcaster YTN after being rescued that he and other students jumped into the ocean wearing life jackets and then swam to a nearby rescue boat.

"As the ferry was shaking and tilting, we all tripped and bumped into each another," Lim said, adding that some people were bleeding. Once he jumped, the ocean "was so cold. ... I was hurrying, thinking that I wanted to live."

I know we spend a lot of time talking about our favorite idols and enjoying laughs and feels, but this is serious. A lot of these kids are your age. They were on a school trip. One of these kids could have been a talented new maknae waiting to become a trainee. One of them could have been your new bias, but their potential was cut short before it could shine. One of them could have been your favorite noona that always makes you laugh on variety shows. But more importantly, I am certain lots of them are fans waiting for the new EXO album or the ever delayed Big Bang comeback, or fan fic writers who now leave a story forever in hiatus. They are just like you and their lives are just as important as any other. The fact that this is not on the front page of Allkpop saddens me because these are fans, these are kids, and this is REAL NEWS.

FANS UNITE!!!

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mspaulina
#1
Thank you for sharing this news two and a half hours before Yahoo news.
I will keep all the people in the ferry in my thoughts.
I'm proud to have contact with young people like you who demonstrate their unselfishness, by thinking of others.
BTW where did you hear about it?
Thanks again ♥
Wolfburglar
#2
*ugly crying* This is the year when everyone dies, isn't it? ;;
ikutokun
#3
I think the same thing you just stated! And I feel sorry for every one involved in this!!! This is the first time hearing about this! It amazes why I haven't Hurd about it!! These people are just like every one eels and still had a full life ahead of them! I wish the best for all the families and that all of them are found my heart goes
Out to them! I am also really glad that you put it into perspective like that! Thank you