Tour boat goes missing in Japan - in pictures


  • Rescue team at work after 'Kazu 1' went missing in rough waters off northern Japan. Reuters
    Rescue team at work after 'Kazu 1' went missing in rough waters off northern Japan. Reuters
  • The initial search operation involved six patrol boats and four aircraft. AP
    The initial search operation involved six patrol boats and four aircraft. AP
  • The boat with 26 people on board was travelling off the western coast of Shiretoko Peninsula. AP
    The boat with 26 people on board was travelling off the western coast of Shiretoko Peninsula. AP
  • Emergency personnel transfer a rescued person in Shari, in the northern island of Hokkaido. AP
    Emergency personnel transfer a rescued person in Shari, in the northern island of Hokkaido. AP
  • Emergency personnel respond to the boat tragedy. AP
    Emergency personnel respond to the boat tragedy. AP
  • Crew members of a fishing boat prepare to join in search for the missing boat. AP
    Crew members of a fishing boat prepare to join in search for the missing boat. AP
  • Reporters gather in front of Shiretoko Sightseeing, the operator of the missing boat, in Shari, Hokkaido. AFP
    Reporters gather in front of Shiretoko Sightseeing, the operator of the missing boat, in Shari, Hokkaido. AFP