(2)Fishing boat sinks off Fukuoka, 1 dead, 6 missing

(2)Fishing boat sinks off Fukuoka, 1 dead, 6 missing

KITAKYUSHU, Japan - A life raft of the Koyo Maru No. 18 of Kyowa Suisan from Sakaiminato, Tottori Prefecture, is seen drifting July 2 off Fukuoka Prefecture where the fishing boat sank earlier in the day after being struck by a Panamanian-flagged freighter, the Heung A Jupiter. One of the Koyo Maru's crew of 21 died in the incident and six are missing. The photo was provided by the Japan Coast Guard. (Kyodo)

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