Missing woman after the earthquake 8 years and 7 months later, the remains were left for the bereaved October 24 12:40
The remains of a 27-year-old woman who was found offshore in Yamamoto-cho, Miyagi Prefecture in August, after being involved in the tsunami of the Great East Japan Earthquake, was passed away on the 24th after over 8 years and 7 months. Returned to the original.
Maki Okubo (27), who lived in Yamamoto-cho at the time of the earthquake, returned to his bereaved family.
On the 24th, on behalf of the police who continued searching, the remains of the hand were handed over to the parents by the head of the Watari police station.
At that time, Mr. Okubo was working part-time at a driving school in the town and was involved in a tsunami and lost his way. In late August, a part of the bone was found off the coast of Yamamoto Town, and as a result of police DNA tests, it was confirmed with Mr. Okubo.
The father, Sano (66) said, “It was incredible since I was contacted, but I finally realized it. It seems that my real daughter is back and I am really happy and I don't want to leave. My family gives up. I hope that other missing family members will not give up, "he said.
The mother Keiko (61) also touched the box with the remains, and said, “I want to come back and finally return home. I want to talk to my daughter because it ’s okay to dream, ”he said with tears.
According to the police, there are still 1218 people missing in Miyagi Prefecture due to the earthquake, and there are 9 bodies whose identity is unknown.