Defense chief Ishiba apologizes in missing fishermen's hometown

Defense chief Ishiba apologizes in missing fishermen's hometown

KATSUURA, Japan - Defense Minister Shigeru Ishiba (2nd from R) bows in apology to Eitaro Geki (L), head of a local fisheries cooperative in Katsuura, Chiba Prefecture, at the cooperative's offices there on Feb. 21. Two fishermen -- a father and son -- aboard the 7.3-ton tuna fishing boat Seitoku Maru belonging to the cooperative went missing Feb. 19 after the boat collided with the Maritime Self-Defense Force's Aegis-equipped destroyer Atago. (Pool photo)

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