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2 dead after 2 boats capsize off US base construction site in Japan

Tragedy struck off Henoko, Okinawa, as two boats carrying students capsized. Twenty-one people were in the water. Rescuers saved everyone, but a 17-year-old student and the boat captain died. Two others sustained injuries. The incident occurred near a controversial US military base relocation site. Investigations into the cause are underway.

16 Mar 2026 2:21 pm