According to a report by the Japan Broadcasting Association on the 3rd, a fishing boat carrying 3 people in Nichinan City, Miyazaki Prefecture lost its connection that day. 3 people were later discovered and confirmed dead. According to a report from the Miyazaki Coast Guard, around 8 o'clock on the same day, the Nichinan City Nango Fishery Association alerted that the fishing boat “Shintokumaru” had not returned to the port on time after going out to sea to fish for lobster. The fishery association staff then searched the boat and found 3 crew members, including the captain, at sea. The three had stopped beating and breathing when they were discovered, and were later confirmed dead. Up to now, no missing fishing boats have been found. The Miyazaki Coast Guard is investigating the exact cause of the accident.

According to a report by the Japan Broadcasting Association on the 3rd, a fishing boat carrying 3 people in Nichinan City, Miyazaki Prefecture lost its connection that day. 3 people were later discovered and confirmed dead. According to a report from the Miyazaki Coast Guard, around 8 o'clock on the same day, the Nichinan City Nango Fishery Association alerted that the fishing boat “Shintokumaru” had not returned to the port on time after going out to sea to fish for lobster. Fisheries Association staff then searched the boat and found 3 crew members, including the captain, at sea. The three had stopped beating and breathing when they were discovered, and were later confirmed dead. Up to now, no missing fishing boats have been found. The Miyazaki Coast Guard is investigating the exact cause of the accident.