Japanese rescue ship returns home after Ehime Maru mission

Japanese rescue ship returns home after Ehime Maru mission

KURE, Japan - The Japanese submarine rescue ship Chihaya returned to its base in Kure, western Japan, on Dec. 16 after completing its four-month mission to help search for the nine victims who went down with the fishing training vessel Ehime Maru off Hawaii. Defense Agency chief Gen Nakatani (R) bows to members of the bereaved families who visited the base to greet the Chihaya crew.

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