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    April 25, 2022

  • 1 child found unconscious after sightseeing boat went missing in Shiretoko

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    April 25, 2022

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    April 25, 2022

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    April 25, 2022

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    April 24, 2022

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    April 24, 2022

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    April 24, 2022

  • 3 more people found from missing tour boat

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    April 24, 2022

  • 4 found unconscious after sightseeing boat went missing in Shiretoko

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    April 24, 2022

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    April 24, 2022

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