Japan, a country that is presently proving itself to be one of the bravest I have witnessed in my lifetime.
After suffering an enormous tsunami as a consequence of the devastatingly large earthquake measuring 8.9 on the Richter scale, the population now have to deal with a potential meltdown of Japan’s crippled nuclear plant. This is the point in which I stumbled upon a heart wrenching article titled
‘Nuclear Ninja’ Suicide Mission To Save Japan
The article describes how 180 technicians are voluntarily exposing themselves to potentially fatal levels of radiation in a desperate attempt to cool the reactors that put the country at risk. These people, who’s identities are unknown, stayed at the plant after 700 of their colleagues fled due to the lethal radiation levels. Scientists have warned these men that they will almost certainly die trying to carry out their mission and those, if any, who are lucky enough to survive will face a lifetime of severe health problems. The men have already told their families not to expect them to return. As it stands, five of the men have already died.
I could go on and on about how inspiring the article is, showing the true nature of human spirit but I won’t. All I can say is that my heart goes out to these men and the whole country who face unimaginably hard times.
The Article
http://news.sky.com/skynews/Home/World-News/Fukushima-Nuclear-Plant-Workers-Are-Heroes-After-Risking-Own-Lives-To-Avert-Meltdown-In-Japan/Article/201103315954904?lpos=World_News_Second_World_News_Article_Teaser_Region_0&lid=ARTICLE_15954904_Fukushima_Nuclear_Plant_Workers_Are_Heroes_After_Risking_Own_Lives_To_Avert_Meltdown_In_Japan_
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