HOKKAIDO, Jul 16 (News On Japan) - A car plunged into the sea at Monbetsu Pier in Hokkaido, leading to the death of a 71-year-old man.
The accident was reported around 7 a.m. on July 15th, and the car was retrieved from a depth of 8 meters. Despite being rescued, the man was later confirmed dead at the hospital. Police are investigating the cause of the accident.
Source: ANN
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