Japanese Fishing Vessel Tragedy: One Dead, 24 Rescued

A fishing boat lost power and drifted onto rocks off Japan, leading to a dramatic rescue operation.

The incident occurred on March 4, 2024, when the fishing boat encountered engine trouble and drifted onto rocks in rough seas off the Izu archipelago.
A total of 25 crew members were on board, including 20 Indonesians and five Japanese nationals.
Dramatic rescue efforts involved patrol boats and helicopters, successfully rescuing 24 crew members.
The body of the missing Japanese crew member, the ship's first engineer, was later found.
The cause of the ship's engine failure and subsequent loss of power remains unknown.