Key Facts
• On June 18, a middle school student drowned in Yumesaki River, Himeji, Hyogo.
• Incident occurred around 4:00 PM while four students were playing on stepping stones.
• Daichi Takada, a 13-year-old second-year middle school student, fell into the river.
• Police and firefighters were alerted by one of the students after Takada went missing.
• Takada was found submerged downstream approximately one hour later.
• He was transported to a hospital, where his death was confirmed.
• Authorities are investigating the circumstances surrounding the incident.
Summary
A tragic incident occurred on June 18 in Himeji, Hyogo, when 13-year-old Daichi Takada drowned in the Yumesaki River. Takada and three other middle school students were playing on stepping stones in the river when he fell and was swept away. Emergency services were notified by one of the students after Takada disappeared. Approximately one hour later, police discovered him submerged downstream. Despite being transported to a hospital, he was pronounced dead. Authorities are conducting a detailed investigation into the circumstances of the accident.
