Japan- A miraculous event unfolded in Japan as a 90-year-old woman was rescued from the debris five days after a devastating earthquake struck. The quake recorded at a magnitude of 7.6 on January 1, 2024 not only shook the central regions of Japan but also heightened the risk of a tsunami.
According to international media reports, the earthquake occurring at the beginning of the new year wreaked havoc in central Japan causing significant tremors and elevating the threat of a tsunami. As a result of the earthquake on January 1, the death toll has risen to 161 with more than 200 individuals still missing.
Rescue operations were underway to extract trapped individuals. Among the remarkable stories of survival is that of a 90-year-old woman in Ishikawa. The rescue teams working diligently managed to safely retrieve her from beneath the rubble which is an incredible feat considering the challenging circumstances.
Reports indicate that the rescue operation in the city of Suzu took place 124 hours after the earthquake struck marking an arduous process for both rescuers and the rescued. Medical professionals report that while the elderly woman’s overall health is stable. She suffered leg injuries during her time trapped beneath the debris.
Local authorities have provided shelter to over 31,800 people in the aftermath of the earthquake and concerns linger about the potential rise in casualties as the full extent of the disaster becomes clearer.
It is worth noting that following the earthquake, the Japanese Meteorological Agency issued tsunami warnings for coastal areas including Ishikawa, Niigata and Toyama. Although these warnings were later lifted, the aftermath of the quake has left communities on high alert.
As Japan grapples with the aftermath of this seismic event, the rescue of the resilient 90-year-old woman serves as a symbol of hope amid the devastation highlighting the resilience of the human spirit in the face of adversity.
