社会｜福井でサザエ漁中の海女2人が事故死 / “Two female divers harvesting sea urchins in Fukui have died in an accident.”

Summary

On August 1, 2023, an accident occurred in Mikuni Town, Sakai City, Fukui Prefecture, resulting in the deaths of two female divers in their 70s who were harvesting sea urchins through free diving.

While the group was fishing, a drowning incident took place; however, the waves were calm and visibility was good at the time, making the cause of the accident unclear. The Fukui Coast Guard is conducting a detailed investigation. The two women were experienced free divers with many years of practice.

Dialogue

This dialogue is fictional and based on the article.

Chako: Wait, is that kind of incident really a thing!?
Log: Yeah, apparently two female divers in their 70s passed away while harvesting sea urchins off the coast of Fukui. They were experienced free divers, so it’s strange that this happened.
Chako: Do we not know the cause of the accident yet?
Log: Right, the waves were calm and visibility seemed good, so it’s a bit puzzling. The Coast Guard is currently investigating the details of the incident.
Navi: Since investigations are ongoing regarding the circumstances of the accident and the divers’ experience, we need to pay attention to future reports. This will help in developing measures to prevent a recurrence.

Admin’s Note

This tragic incident involved the shocking loss of a veteran ama (female diver) who had been harvesting sea urchins for many years. It serves as a stark reminder of the dangers associated with working in nature. This is especially true for older individuals, where health and safety measures are crucial. I hope the cause of the accident is determined quickly, so that similar tragedies do not occur again. We need to implement efforts that ensure the experiences of divers are not in vain.