In search for the survivors of the m(–foul word(s) removed–)ive earthquake and tsunami that hit Japan Friday, UK government sent its rescue team carrying their skills and expertise to provide aid.
On their way to (–foul word(s) removed–)ist Japan’s earthquake aftermath operation, British rescue team brought with them the necessary tools for lifting and cutting as well as listening devices to locate earthquake victims who have been trapped elsewhere.
Thousands of people were reportedly missing and there were at least 10,000 people who lost their lives when the 8.9 mega-quake triggered a 10-meter tsunami.
As of now, there had been no confirmation regarding any UK casualties however, the British Emb(–foul word(s) removed–)y still strive to find possible accounts of listed individuals.
Being one of the 17 “heavy teams” of the world, the UK International Search and Rescue (ISAR) is now heading for Japan.
ISAR travels with complete and specialized equipments to penetrate concretes and metals so as to reach out victims who were trapped.
Reports from Japan’s Kyodo agency said that they can hear people calling out for help as they were known to be buried under rubble.
Pete Stevenson, ISAR operations commander is full of hope and has a positive view to find the survivors.
Among the rescue team were two sniffer dogs trained to detect the scent of survivors that are trapped and also able to recognize those that have been missed by modern search gadgets.
The British rescue team had just gone back from New Zealand earthquake operation and was formerly sent to deploy to Haiti and Indonesia.
On the other hand, majority of the 17,000 Britons occupy Tokyo or Osaka but phones have been cut off outside big cities.
Meanwhile, respondents observe that supply may be running low as it was difficult for them to get petrol.
At this time, a travel advice is given to the British people to minimize unnecessary travel to Tokyo.