Late Confirmation of Death in Fukushima Earthquake, Japan... 'Man in His 50s Living Alone Found Dead at Home'

[Asia Economy Reporter Naju-seok] A death caused by the magnitude 7.3 earthquake that occurred on the 13th in Fukushima, Japan, was confirmed belatedly.

According to Japan's NHK on the 25th, a man in his 50s living in Fukushima City was found dead on the 23rd, crushed by furniture at his home.

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His family, unable to contact the man who lived alone, visited his home and confirmed his death.

The cause of death was asphyxiation, and the estimated time of death was close to the time of the earthquake.

Although about 150 injured people were confirmed before and after the earthquake, this is the first confirmed death.

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