Travel is one of the most wonderful experiences that life offers us, because in addition to being fun, enriching and relaxing, they offer us an escape from our daily routine and some of our most precious memories.
Unfortunately, there are times when what should have been a wonderful period turns into a tragedy, as in the case of a tourist boat that disappeared in Japan and had 26 passengers on board.
The Japanese coast guard reported that a ship known as Kazu 1 went missing on Saturday, April 23. Prior to this, the shipment had sent distress signals, as it appears that she was sinking near Hokkaido Island.
The crew called authorities for help when the stern of the ship began to fill with water, sinking the ship. However, when rescuers arrived, they found no trace of the ship, which is very alarming, as they also lost contact with the crew.
there was bad weather
Everything indicates that it was not the best time to navigate the seas, as high waves and very strong winds were observed that caused several fishing vessels to return to port. According to him L.A. Timeswaves up to three meters high were reported.
According to the CNN network, 11 people have been found dead as a result of this maritime accident. Despite the fact that they had life jackets, the water in that region drops to very low temperatures, so the passengers could have suffered hypothermia.
The Kazu 1 is a tourist attraction that runs through the Shiretoko Peninsula, which was declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO and where you can see animals such as whales, dolphins and sea lions.