Today as the people of Japan came to terms with the devastating destruction and loss of life suffered after Friday's megaquake a rare story of hope emerged.
Hiromitsu Shinkawa, 60, was today rescued after being pushed out to sea while he clung to the roof of his home after a tsunami engulfed Japan's northeastern coast.
For two days, he tried to get the attention of helicopters and ships that passed by - to no avail.
Finally, today, a Japanese military vessel spotted the desperate man waving a red cloth.
Shinkawa told his rescuers that the tsunami hit as he and his wife returned home to gather some belongings after Friday's quake. His wife was swept away, Kotake said.
Read more: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/art...literated-house-middle-sea.html#ixzz1GVo4b8bI
Hiromitsu Shinkawa, 60, was today rescued after being pushed out to sea while he clung to the roof of his home after a tsunami engulfed Japan's northeastern coast.
For two days, he tried to get the attention of helicopters and ships that passed by - to no avail.
Finally, today, a Japanese military vessel spotted the desperate man waving a red cloth.
Shinkawa told his rescuers that the tsunami hit as he and his wife returned home to gather some belongings after Friday's quake. His wife was swept away, Kotake said.
Read more: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/art...literated-house-middle-sea.html#ixzz1GVo4b8bI
