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One day after the quake hit Rikuzentakata City, Iwate Prefecture (March 12, around 7:00 a.m.)
Only the foundation remains of this ruined home
Yuji Takahashi, Reporter, Iwate Menkoi TV " The quake caused the asphalt to collapse and the road is gone. "
" Right alongside, what once was a town... "
" All that's left is fallen debris and shattered homes. It's a truly depressing sight. "
" This appears to be the second story of a home. "
" It's tilted sideways and stuck in the ground. "
" Just to the left... "
" There's an overturned vehicle submerged in water. "
At the top left of the screen is Rikuzentakata's city gymnasium
" This is downtown Rikuzentakata. "
" A 360 degree view captures the devastation, as there are only mountains of debris. "
" Takata Elementary School, Rikuzentakata "
" It's 7:33 a.m. "
" A firefighter just ran by shouting there might be a survivor. "
There are people on the roof awaiting rescue
City hall workers being rescued and evacuated
" Look here at the roof of this company. There's driftwood up here. " (NTT East, Rikuzentakata Exchange)
" The tsunami likely exceeded that height. "
" Over here is the city's largest supermarket. " (Maiya, Takata branch)
" It's completely destroyed. Ironically, the security alarm is still sounding. "
The faint sound of a security alarm ringing...
Takata Elementary School