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Onagawa, Japan - A photo made available on April 11 shows Yoshikatsu Hiratsuka, 66, walk to where his wife and mother rest in peace at a temporary mass grave for the March 11 earthquake and tsunami victims. Yoshikatsu was visiting a friend at the time the earthquake hit and he quickly rushed back home to later see his wife and mother in front of the house thinking how to escape. Before the two could react to a plan to escape, the 10-meter tsunami swept them away, leaving Yoshikatsu to live. His son is still missing and continues to search for him everyday. (xjrb000780)

Onagawa, Japan - A photo made available on April 11 shows Yoshikatsu Hiratsuka, 66, walk to where his wife and mother rest in peace at a temporary mass grave for the March 11 earthquake and tsunami victims. Yoshikatsu was visiting a friend at the time the earthquake hit and he quickly rushed back home to later see his wife and mother in front of the house thinking how to escape. Before the two could react to a plan to escape, the 10-meter tsunami swept them away, leaving Yoshikatsu to live. His son is still missing and continues to search for him everyday. (xjrb000780)

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Credit: AFLO

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Recording Date: Apr 11, 2011

Media Size: 3,504×2,336 Pixels

Onagawa, Japan - A photo made available on April 11 shows Yoshikatsu Hiratsuka, 66, walk to where his wife and mother rest in peace at a temporary mass grave for the March 11 earthquake and tsunami victims. Yoshikatsu was visiting a friend at the time the earthquake hit and he quickly rushed back home to later see his wife and mother in front of the house thinking how to escape. Before the two could react to a plan to escape, the 10-meter tsunami swept them away, leaving Yoshikatsu to live. His son is still missing and continues to search for him everyday. (xjrb000780)

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