Japan Files: a remarkable canine survivor

here is another heartwarming development from Japan -- there have been only very of them so far, so each one feels like a rare and unexpected gift -- this time, involving a canine that was rescued by the Japanese Coast Guard (JCG).



the canine survivor was spotted by rescuers on a huge floating pile of debris off the coast of Kensennuma (northern Japan). according to some accounts, the dog apparently managed to survive (for 3 weeks) after he was swept out to sea as a result of the disastrous earthquake/tsunami that ravaged Japan on March 11, 2011.

the dog, which was described as slightly emaciated but relatively healthy, was first spotted on the roof of a floating house. after his rescue, which took longer than anticipated, he was taken to Tsugaru (a JCG patrol boat), where he was fed and cared for by the crew.