3 campers injured by fallen tree in typhoon

3 campers injured by fallen tree in typhoon

SAPPORO, Japan - A tree, knocked to the ground by strong winds from Typhoon Maemi, fell on a tent at a campsite at Lake Shikotsu in Chitose, Hokkaido, on Sept. 14, injuring three campers. One of the three was hit on the head and fell into a coma.

(2)Typhoon Maemi hits Miyakojima Island

(2)Typhoon Maemi hits Miyakojima Island

ISHIGAKI, Japan - The port of Ishigaki is swamped by waves as Typhoon Maemi hits Miyakojima Island in Okinawa Prefecture on Sept. 11.

(1)Typhoon Maemi hits Miyakojima Island

(1)Typhoon Maemi hits Miyakojima Island

ISHIGAKI, Japan - The town of Ishigaki is deserted on Sept. 11 as Typhoon Maemi sweeps through Miyakojima Island in Okinawa Prefecture, bringing extremely strong winds and rain to the region.

3 campers injured by fallen tree in typhoon

3 campers injured by fallen tree in typhoon

SAPPORO, Japan - A tree, knocked to the ground by strong winds from Typhoon Maemi, fell on a tent at a campsite at Lake Shikotsu in Chitose, Hokkaido, on Sept. 14, injuring three campers. One of the three was hit on the head and fell into a coma. (Kyodo)

(3)Typhoon Maemi hits Miyakojima Island

(3)Typhoon Maemi hits Miyakojima Island

MIYAKOJIMA, Japan - Trees are seen blown down the City of Taira as Typhoon Maemi sweeps through Miyakojima Island in Okinawa Prefecture on Sept. 11. The photo was provided by the Ryukyu Shimpo newspaper. (Kyodo)

(2)Typhoon Maemi hits Miyakojima Island

(2)Typhoon Maemi hits Miyakojima Island

ISHIGAKI, Japan - The port of Ishigaki is swamped by waves as Typhoon Maemi hits Miyakojima Island in Okinawa Prefecture on Sept. 11. (Kyodo)

(1)Typhoon Maemi hits Miyakojima Island

(1)Typhoon Maemi hits Miyakojima Island

ISHIGAKI, Japan - The town of Ishigaki is deserted on Sept. 11 as Typhoon Maemi sweeps through Miyakojima Island in Okinawa Prefecture, bringing extremely strong winds and rain to the region. (Kyodo)