River Boat in Kyoto Capsizes, One Crewman Dead
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A stranded boat is seen on the Hozu River in Kameoka, Kyoto Prefecture, on Tuesday.
15:41 JST, March 28, 2023
A tourist boat that runs the Hozu River capsized Tuesday on the river in Kyoto Prefecture and a crewman was dead, according to the local fire department.
There were 25 passengers aboard including three children, and four crewmen.
While all passengers were rescued, a 51-year-old crewman was confirmed dead and another crewman is missing.The local police and fire department are searching for the missing crewman.
The Hozu River is a popular sightseeing course that takes about two hours to sail down the 16-km-long mountain stream from Kameoka to Arashiyama in the prefecture. The boat is believed to have run aground near Otakase, where the current is strong.
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