China News Service, April 25. According to comprehensive Japanese media reports, on the 25th, the number of people killed in a missing sightseeing boat in Japan with 26 people on board has risen to 11 people, including a child.
According to the Japan Broadcasting Association (NHK), on the afternoon of the 23rd local time, a sightseeing boat carrying 26 people lost contact in the waters off the Shiretoko Peninsula in Hokkaido.
The picture shows a Japanese Coast Guard ship searching for a missing sightseeing boat near the Shiretoko Peninsula.
Image source: Visual China
On the 24th local time, a new unconscious child was found on the sightseeing boat, but on the 25th, the local maritime security headquarters said that the child had been confirmed dead.
In addition, it is reported that this sightseeing boat has had two accidents including stranding in 2021, and the Japanese Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism is currently investigating the affiliated company.
The Yomiuri Shimbun also stated that a large number of employees had left the company of the cruise ship, and its captain was pointed out by colleagues that he was not skilled in sailing.
It was previously reported that on the 23rd, a sightseeing boat carrying 26 people sank near the Shiretoko Peninsula in northeastern Hokkaido. The boat lost contact after seeking help from the Japan Coast Guard.
There were 24 passengers, including 2 children, and 2 staff on board.