Tokyo – Helicopter medical turnover fell into the sea in the southwest of Japan, killing the patient and two more, the Japan The Coast Guard said.
Pilot, Hiroshi Hamada, 66; Kazuto Yoshitake, helicopter mechanic and 28-year-old nurse, Sakura Kunitaki, saved the Coast Guard after they were found in the waters clinging to influenza rescue. The three suffered hypothermia, but they were aware, the coastal guard officer told the associated press, speaking of the state of anonymity in accordance with the regulations.
The name of Yoshitake was initially given with different spelling, but the Coast Guard later corrected.
Bodies of doctors, Kei Arakawa, 34; Mitsuki Motoishi, 86, patient and her guardian Kazuyoshi Motoishi, later recovered by helicopter of Japanese air self-defense.
The Coast Guard is arranged by two planes and three boats to the area as part of the rescue operation.
The helicopter headed to the hospital in Fukuoka from the airport in Prefecture Prefecture when he crashed, according to the guards.
The cause of the accident remains under investigation, the coast has said Monday.
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2025-04-07 01:18:00
