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Summary: Police confirm DNA in remains of 6-year-old 2011 tsunami victim in Japan NHK

1. Remains found in Miyagi Prefecture confirmed to be six-year-old girl Yamane Natsuse, who went missing during the 2011 tsunami in Iwate Prefecture.
2. The discovery was made by a construction worker in February 2023 while cleaning coastal areas in Miyagi.
3. Police plan to hand over the remains to the girl's family, who express gratitude for the efforts of volunteers and investigators, as this discovery brings them hope after years of searching.
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Six-year-old Yamane Natsuse, missing since the 2011 tsunami in Iwate Prefecture, was identified through remains found in Miyagi Prefecture in February 2023. The discovery was made during coastal area clean-up by a construction worker. Police plan to return the remains to Natsuse's family, who
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ID: 9ef129c3-6b69-4161-b8b0-347c12a4ca0a

Category ID: listed_summary

URL: https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/news/20251009_22/#summary

Date: Oct. 9, 2025

Notes: 2025-10-09

Created: 2025/10/10 02:10

Updated: 2025/12/08 00:51

Last Read: 2025/10/10 07:59