Key Facts
• On July 20, a father and two children were swept out to sea in Hamamatsu.
• Incident occurred at Enshunada Beach around 3:00 PM.
• A passerby called emergency services reporting two children and one adult in the water.
• The family consisted of a couple, a 10-year-old girl, and a 7-year-old boy.
• The children, wearing life jackets, returned to shore on their own.
• The father was swept 150 meters offshore and rescued by two nearby surfers.
• None of the three sustained injuries.
• The father was not wearing a life jacket at the time of the incident.
• Authorities urge the use of life jackets near water for safety.
Summary
A family outing at Enshunada Beach in Hamamatsu on July 20 turned dangerous when a father and his two children were swept out to sea. The children, aged 10 and 7, were wearing life jackets and managed to return to shore on their own. The father, who was not wearing a life jacket, was carried 150 meters offshore but was rescued by two nearby surfers. Emergency services were alerted by a passerby, and all three were confirmed safe with no injuries. Authorities emphasize the importance of wearing life jackets when near water to prevent similar incidents.
