Japan's Defense Minister Kihara Minoru says that a rescued person who was on board a Self-Defense Force helicopter has been confirmed dead.
Two helicopters appeared to have crashed late Saturday off the Izu Islands in the Pacific Ocean.
Defense ministry officials say each helicopter carried four people on board. Rescue operations are continuing for the remaining seven people.
Two helicopters appeared to have crashed late Saturday off the Izu Islands in the Pacific Ocean.
Defense ministry officials say each helicopter carried four people on board. Rescue operations are continuing for the remaining seven people.
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Summary
Japan's Defense Minister Kihara Minoru confirms one death from a helicopter crash off the Izu Islands. Two helicopters, each with four people, are believed to have crashed late Saturday in the Pacific Ocean. Rescue operations are ongoing for the remaining seven individuals.
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URL: https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/news/20240421_11/
Date: April 21, 2024
Created: 2024/04/22 06:30
Updated: 2025/12/08 14:54
Last Read: 2024/04/22 09:30