Key Facts
• July 30: Tsunami advisory issued in Okinawa after Kamchatka Peninsula earthquake.
• 9:40 AM: Tsunami height forecasted at 1 meter for Okinawa region.
• Three boys (ages 6-8) evacuated to a school at 65 meters above sea level.
• 6-year-old boy vomited, had a fever, and was carried by staff; classified as moderate condition.
• 7-year-old boy felt unwell en route; 8-year-old boy felt unwell after arrival.
• 10:30 AM: Emergency services called for the 6-year-old boy.
• 11:15 AM: Emergency services called for the 8-year-old boy.
• All three boys carried water bottles but faced a steep slope during evacuation.
• No other injuries or illnesses reported in Okinawa due to the tsunami advisory.
Summary
On July 30, a tsunami advisory was issued in Okinawa following an earthquake near the Kamchatka Peninsula. Three boys, aged 6 to 8, from a local after-school club were evacuated to a school located 65 meters above sea level. The evacuation route included a steep slope, and despite carrying water bottles, the boys suffered from heatstroke. A 6-year-old boy vomited and had a fever, requiring emergency transport at 10:30 AM. A 7-year-old boy felt unwell during the climb, while an 8-year-old boy reported symptoms after reaching the school, leading to another emergency call at 11:15 AM. All three boys were transported to the hospital, with one classified as moderate condition. No other injuries or illnesses were reported in the region due to the advisory.
