2 die after high waves wash people off breakwater

2 die after high waves wash people off breakwater

ATAMI, Japan - Divers search for victims after high waves swept away anglers and bystanders from a breakwater Oct. 13 at Atami port in Atami, Shizuoka Prefecture. Fishing boats rescued 17 people but two of them have died so far.

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