South Korea Ferry Sinks Killing 304

             In “Death sought for S. Korea ferry boss”, Sang-Hun discusses the case of the captain and his crew who are faced with the death penalty for the South Korean ferry that sank earlier this year (3). According to Choe, the ship sank on April 16 south west of South Korea and killing 304 people (3). “It was carrying twice as much cargo legally allowed, and much of it was poorly secured, prosecutors said” (Choe 3).  Choe stated, prosecutors discussed that the captain and his crew did nothing to help the passengers when the ship was sinking (Choe 3).  He did not even attempt to help after he was rescued from the ship (Choe 3). In addition, the crewmembers did not do their part to warn the passengers that the 6,825-ton ship was sinking  (Choe 3).  Instead, the passengers were instructed to stay put several times and the crew got on the first coastguard boat and left the ship (Choe 3). 

Work Cited

Sang-Hun, Choe. “Death sought for S. Korea ferry boss”. Atlanta Journal Constitution: Cox media group 28 Oct 2014. Web. 16 Nov 2014

In my opinion, the captain and his crewmen were guilty of murder. They knew the ship was sinking and there were several lives on the ship that they were responsible for.  Why didn’t they just help?  They could have evacuated the ship or at least sound the alarm.  If they would’ve help, maybe less people would be dead today.  I strongly feel like they should get life in prison for this crime. I have been on a cruise ship before. Before the ship sails, everyone has to go on deck for a safety drill in the event the ship sinks.  This is a requirement for all ships.  The least they could of done was sound the alarm so people would know that the ship was in danger.  My biggest concern is for the families of the passenger.  I hope the families are okay.  It must be hard losing your loved one to an accident that could’ve been easily prevented.http://digital.olivesoftware.com/Olive/ODE/AtlantaJournalconstitutionNIE/

            

              In “Himalayas death toll rises”, Gurubacharya discusses the after effect of a series of blizzards and avalanches that hit the Himalayas in central Nepal (5).   According to Gurubacharya, at least 27 people are confirmed dead and “about 70 people were still missing along or near the popular Annapuma trail” (5).  This accident occurred in a route 100 miles northwest of Nepal capital, Katmandu (5).  Unfortunately, the bodies have not been identified and they authorities expect the death to rise (Gurubacharya 5).  Gurubacharya also noted that there have been several other deaths this winter resulting in deaths in and around this location (5).  “Climate experts say rising global temperatures have contributed to the avalanches in the Himalayas” (Gurubacharya 5).

I feel sad for the people of Nepals and the people who came from other countries to walk this trail and ended up hurt or dead.  According to the articles, this is a time of year that the people in Nepals have their festival and several people from out of the country visits (Gurubacharya 5).  I am not sure why the weatherman or government did not warn the people in that area about the weather conditions was changing and may contribute to an avalanche.  In my opinion, this accident probably could have been prevented.

Work Cited

Gurubacharya, Binaj. “Himalayas death toll rises”. Atlanta Journal Constitution: Cox media group 17 Oct 2014. Web. 29 Oct 2014

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