All 246 passengers rescued after ferry runs aground in South Korea
BBC • 11/19/2025 • Last cited 11/19/2025
Summary
All 246 passengers were successfully rescued after a ferry ran aground on a reef in South Korea, with the Coast Guard stating there is no risk of the vessel sinking. The ferry remains stuck and unable to move.
Lindy Score Breakdown
35
Age (0-35)
57 days
4
Velocity (0-40)
1 source (low traction)
8
Tier (0-10)
BBC
0
Breadth (0-15)
1 unique
Total Score47/100
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Score BreakdownRisk 35
Source Reputation: Moderate trust (8/20 pts)
Consensus: Single source - no independent confirmation yet
Age: 57 days - proven survivor
Stories gain Lindy status through source reputation, network consensus, and time survival.
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