In response to the discovery of what has the appearance of being the fuselage and passengers of the helicopter accident, Governor Denny Tamaki comments, “I’ve been praying that they’d be found as quickly as possible.” (16ap23)
Splendor of Okinawa: Hippeastrum, roadside Uruma, 13ap23 On 14 April, Okinawa Prefecture Governor Denny Tamaki held his scheduled news conference. He spoke about the helicopter accident near Miyakojima with 10 aboard, including Ground Self Defense Force (SDF) Headquarters personnel. The governor confirmed he had received a report from the Defense Ministry, “Last night, what appeared to be the fuselage and bodies of those who had been in need of rescue were discovered.” The governor added, “I’ve been praying from my heart that the helicopter's passengers would be found and rescued as quickly as possible. He had received the report about 7:30 A.M. on 14 April. It was from the Western Region Inspector General Bureau. Asked whether he would request the prevention of a recurrence and such from the Defense Ministry, he commented, “Once we get a clarification of the situation, that will come into consideration.” Moreover the governor brought up the defensive mission of the SDF. He noted ...