3-day intensive search for missing tsunami victims begins (7,000 US military joining)

[Viva_La_Revolution]

Source: Kyodo News

The Self-Defense Forces and the U.S. military began on Friday a three-day intensive search for those still missing three weeks after a quake-triggered massive tsunami wiped out a swath of coastal cities and towns in Japan's northeast.

Using dozens of ships and helicopters, about 18,000 SDF personnel and about 7,000 U.S. military personnel will engage in the operation, with members of the police, the Japan Coast Guard and fire departments also taking part, according to the Defense Ministry and other sources.

The areas covered include shores that were largely submerged or remain under water and mouths of major rivers in Iwate, Miyagi and Fukushima prefectures, which were hit hard by the March 11 tsunami, within about 18 kilometers from the coastline.

Read more: http://english.kyodonews.jp/news/2011/04/82460.html

[Kurmudgeon]

1. Grim harsh job. I don't envy them at all. n/m

[Gin]

2. haven't heard much about the US rescue teams and the dogs

that arrived to help....the nuke scare has been in the news more than the death toll..and the recovery effort.

[uppityperson]

3. k&r, wishing them good luck, hoping to find closure for some.

What a job. :( :cry:

[uppityperson]

4. per your link, found this very interesting one

Government Quake Information
http://www.47news.jp/feature/government/earthquake/

It lists donations, meetings, etc. I found this donation striking
http://www.47news.jp/feature/government/earthquake/2011/03/donation_of_relief_money_from_10.html

March 29, 2011
Donation of Relief Money from the Republic of Rwanda
1. In response to the Tohoku – Pacific Ocean Earthquake, the　Government　of　the　Republic　of　Rwanda　offered　a　donation of　hundred　thousand US dollars　　(approximately　8 million　yen)　via　the　Red　Cross　of　Rwanda.
2. From Rwanda, words of sympathy and support have been extended from H.E. Mr. Paul Kagame, President, Hon. Louise Mushikiwabo, Minister of Foreign Affairs and Cooperation, and Hon. John Rwangombwa, Minister of Finance and others.
3. The Government of Japan deeply appreciates the Government and the people of Rwanda for their expression of solidarity and generous assistance for Japan.

[uppityperson]

5. Update, 32 found Friday.

http://english.kyodonews.jp/news/2011/04/82657.html
Intensive search for tsunami victims turns up 32 bodies
TOKYO, April 2, Kyodo

A total of 32 bodies were found Friday, the first day of a three-day intensive search by Japan and the United States for those still missing three weeks after the devastating earthquake and tsunami in Japan, the Defense Ministry said.

The Japanese Self-Defense Forces and the U.S. military recovered 28 bodies, and the Japan Coast Guard found four in the disaster-hit northeastern part of Japan.

[uppityperson]

6. RIP

[The Backlash Cometh]

7. May God guide you all on this important but sad job.