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Two Dead Including High School Student in Okinawa Henoko Boat Capsize
Two individuals, including a 17-year-old high school student and a 71-year-old captain, died after two protest boats capsized off Henoko, Okinawa, on March 16.
Boat Capsize Incident off Okinawa Henoko
On the morning of March 16, two boats used for protest activities against the relocation of U.S. Marine Corps Futenma Air Station capsized off Henoko, Nago City, Okinawa Prefecture. According to the 11th Regional Coast Guard Headquarters, two individuals who were transported to the hospital unconscious were confirmed dead.
Identities of the Deceased Confirmed
The deceased have been identified as Chika Takeishi, a 17-year-old second-year student at Doshisha International High School in Kyoto Prefecture, and Hajime Kanai, the 71-year-old captain of the capsized vessel.
*Source: NHK (2026-03-16)*
