Key Facts
• Five middle school students drowned at a beach in Hiratsuka City, Kanagawa.
• Incident occurred at 11:30 AM at Shonan Bellmare Hiratsuka Beach Park.
• A lifeguard called emergency services after spotting a drowning female.
• The group consisted of over ten students returning from club activities.
• All five students were rescued; a 12-year-old girl remains unconscious.
• A yellow flag indicating high waves was raised at the beach.
• Police are investigating the cause of the accident.
Summary
In Hiratsuka City, Kanagawa, five middle school students drowned while swimming at Shonan Bellmare Hiratsuka Beach Park. The incident occurred around 11:30 AM, with a lifeguard alerting emergency services. The group, returning from club activities, included over ten students, five of whom were rescued. Among them, a 12-year-old girl remains in critical condition. A yellow flag warning of high waves was raised at the time. Authorities are investigating the circumstances surrounding the accident.
