7 dead as giant wave hits South Korea - CNN.com

7 dead as giant wave hits South Korea - CNN.com: "At least seven people were killed and 14 others injured Sunday after being swept away by a sudden large wave that crashed onto a bulwark, South Korea's Coast Guard said.

The wave -- believed to have been as high as 5 meters (16 feet) -- crashed over the bulwark where dozens of people were fishing and enjoying sightseeing, said Lee Won-il, a local Coast Guard officer.

Lee earlier said at least eight people were killed but later revised the death toll to seven, saying there had been confusion over a name.

Fifteen people were earlier believed to be missing, but the number could turn out to be lower, Lee said.

Two of the injured were in critical condition, he said."

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