Ibaraki Tidal Flat Accident: Two Missing, Search Underway

Two individuals are missing after being swept away in the Ibaraki Prefecture river mouth. Authorities are conducting a search operation.

Sat May 02 2026

Three Swept Away in Ibaraki Tidal Flat, Two Missing

On the morning of May 2, firefighters in Ibaraki Prefecture's Tokai Village received a report that "people were swept away" near a river mouth. According to the Japan Coast Guard and police, three individuals were carried away by the water. One person managed to return to shore independently, but two men are potentially still adrift at sea, prompting a full-scale search operation.

Coast Guard Deploys Patrol Vessels for Search

The Japan Coast Guard is currently deploying patrol vessels and other resources to search for the two missing men. The accident occurred in a region of Ibaraki Prefecture that was under a high wave warning until 10:00 AM on the day of the incident. It is believed that the accident took place during a tidal flat activity, and local authorities are investigating the exact circumstances.

*Source: NHK World-Japan (2026-05-02)*

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