Japan mudslide: 4 dead, dozens missing as rescue crews search through debris
By Kantaro Komiya and Mari Yamaguchi
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Emergency crews move in after deadly Japan landslide
Two people were reported killed, and around 20 missing, after a landslide hit the Japanese resort city of Atami on July 3.
ATAMI, Japan - Rescue workers dug through sludge and debris Monday looking for dozens of people who may be trapped after a torrent of mud, trees and rocks ripped with a roar through a Japanese seaside resort town, killing at least four people.
Eighty people were still unaccounted for two days after the landslide, according to Shizuoka prefectural disaster management official Takamichi Sugiyama. Officials planned to release their names, hoping that perhaps some were away when the disaster struck, since many of the apartments and houses in Atami are second homes or vacation rentals.
Rescue workers dug through sludge and debris Monday looking for more than 20 people who may be trapped after a torrent of mud, trees and rocks ripped with a roar through a Japanese seaside resort town, killing at least four people. Atami Mayor Sakae Saito said 24 people were still unreachable Tuesday morning, after the city late Monday released the names of more than 60 registered residents who were unaccounted for and the majority of them responded for the contact request. Officials were double checking the number because many of the apartments and houses in Atami are second homes or vacation rentals. Initially, 147 people were unreachable, but officials confirmed many safely evacuated or were simply not at home. In addition to the four people found dead, officials said 25 people have been rescued, including three who were injured.
Japan searches for 24 unaccounted for in mudslide; 4 dead
By KANTARO KOMIYA and MARI YAMAGUCHI Associated Press July 5, 2021 8:15pm Text size Copy shortlink:
ATAMI, Japan Rescue workers dug through sludge and debris Monday looking for more than 20 people who may be trapped after a torrent of mud, trees and rocks ripped with a roar through a Japanese seaside resort town, killing at least four people.
Atami Mayor Sakae Saito said 2
Japan searches for 24 unaccounted for in mudslide; 4 dead
A disaster agency official said as many as 80 homes in Atami were completely buried. Aggressive rescue operations are underway to find survivors. Author: Associated Press, KANTARO KOMIYA and MARI YAMAGUCHI Associated Press Published: 7:37 AM CDT July 3, 2021 Updated: 7:44 PM CDT July 5, 2021
ATAMI, Shizuoka Rescue workers dug through sludge and debris Monday looking for more than 20 people who may be trapped after a torrent of mud, trees and rocks ripped with a roar through a Japanese seaside resort town, killing at least four people.
Atami Mayor Sakae Saito said 24 people were still unreachable Tuesday morning, after the city late Monday released the names of more than 60 registered residents who were unaccounted for and the majority of them responded for the contact request. Officials were double checking the number because many of the apartments and houses in Atami
Japan Searches for Dozens Missing in Mudslide; 4 Dead
ATAMI, Japan Rescue workers dug through sludge and debris Monday looking for dozens of people who may be trapped after a a torrent of mud, trees and rocks ripped with a roar through a Japanese seaside resort town, killing at least four people.
Eighty people were still unaccounted for two days after the landslide, according to Shizuoka prefectural disaster management official Takamichi Sugiyama. Officials planned to release their names, hoping that perhaps some were away when the disaster struck, since many of the apartments and houses in Atami are second homes or vacation rentals.