In a move to reduce water-related fatalities, the Fukuoka Water Rescue Society donated 162 life-saving rings to Fukuoka Prefecture on April 15. The rings will be installed at river locations deemed high-risk for falls before the summer holiday season. Each device includes a 15-meter rope and pictogram signage to aid in emergency use.
Three people, including a four-year-old child, died in water accidents in the prefecture last fiscal year. Fukuoka Prefecture will also install warning signs at the designated locations. The organization emphasized the importance of preparedness, expressing hope that the devices will never need to be used. Source: KBC
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