Search Underway for Missing After Ship Collision
Two individuals are currently missing following a tragic collision between a cargo ship and a recreational fishing boat off the coast of Mie Prefecture, Japan. The incident occurred on Friday afternoon, prompting immediate search and rescue efforts by the Japan Coast Guard. While eleven of the thirteen people aboard the fishing vessel were rescued, the fate of the remaining two remains uncertain.
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Collision Details and Rescue Efforts
The accident took place shortly before 1 p.m. local time when a 499-ton cargo vessel collided with a recreational fishing boat in the waters near Toba, Mie Prefecture. The impact was severe enough to cause the smaller fishing vessel to capsize, leading to a chaotic scene in the water. Eyewitness accounts and aerial footage from NHK revealed that the fishing boat was split into two pieces, highlighting the force of the collision.
At the time of the incident, there were thirteen people on board the fishing boat. Fortunately, eleven of them were rescued by nearby vessels that quickly responded to the emergency. However, the search continues for the two individuals who remain unaccounted for. The Japan Coast Guard has deployed resources to locate the missing persons and is actively investigating the circumstances surrounding the collision.
