Military helicopters rescue people stranded after Mt Ontake eruption
- 10 years ago
Over 30 people were feared dead on Sunday (September 28) as more than 500 Japanese military and police set out to search the peak of Mount Ontake, a day after its sudden eruption trapped hundreds on the mountain for hours.
Police said they were found in a state of "cardiopulmonary" arrest, but declined to confirm their deaths pending a formal examination, as per Japanese custom.
Video released by Japan's Self Defense Force showed soldiers pulling up survivors to helicopters from the ash-covered mountain at around 10:00 a.m. JST (1:00 GMT) on Sunday.
Hundreds of people, including children, were stranded on Mount Ontake after it erupted without warning on Saturday (September 27), sending ash pouring down the slope for more than 3 km (2 miles.)
Most made their way down that evening but at least 30 spent the night near the 3,067 metre (10,062 feet) peak.
More than 40 people were injured, several with broken bones, and authorities were trying to confirm the whe
Police said they were found in a state of "cardiopulmonary" arrest, but declined to confirm their deaths pending a formal examination, as per Japanese custom.
Video released by Japan's Self Defense Force showed soldiers pulling up survivors to helicopters from the ash-covered mountain at around 10:00 a.m. JST (1:00 GMT) on Sunday.
Hundreds of people, including children, were stranded on Mount Ontake after it erupted without warning on Saturday (September 27), sending ash pouring down the slope for more than 3 km (2 miles.)
Most made their way down that evening but at least 30 spent the night near the 3,067 metre (10,062 feet) peak.
More than 40 people were injured, several with broken bones, and authorities were trying to confirm the whe