Update 13th April 2011

The emergency at the nuclear reactor has been upgrade to a maximum of 7 and they are talking about extending the evacuation area to 35k. This is bad news. On the other hand the Government is trying to promote farm produce from Fukushima prefecture, so somewhat conflicting reports.

The boys set off yesterday evening for Fukushima. They are staying at a hot spring in central Fukushima and will probably concentrate on rescue of animals near to or within the 20k No-Go zone. They aim to rescue 10 per day for the next three days. Tokyo ARK will meet them and transport the animals to Tokyo Haneda to be flown to Osaka Itami, where we will pick them up. Marisa Miyamoto, our vet has been processing these animals very quickly; vaccinating, de-worming, checking for heartworm and neutering within a couple of days. It is a relief to have a competent vet on site in this emergency.

Our problem now will be space. A couple of days ago we heard of a motel for sale, very cheap, in central Fukushima and I was planning to go up there and see it but on hearing from the estate agent yesterday that the motel is probably in the hands of gangsters, we cancelled our trip and decided to let it go. The fact that the motel was so cheap sent a few alarm bells ringing and now we know why.

The wire panels for dividing enclosures have just arrived so we will start work on this.

Elizabeth Oliver ARK
Animal Refuge Kansai - ARK
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