Kazuki Takahashi died a hero.
Months after the Yu-Gi-Oh! creator’s tragic dying on July 4, eyewitness experiences are lastly revealing his courageous last moments. In line with a Tuesday report through navy newspaper Stars and Stripes, the 60-year-old gave his life whereas making an attempt to save lots of others in Okinawa, Japan. People on the scene declare Takahashi dove right into a harmful riptide, alongside Main Robert Bourgeau, a military officer and scuba teacher, preventing six-foot waves to assist save a lady and her 11-year-old daughter. Bourgeau defined:
“I grabbed mother and I grabbed [the girl] and I simply kicked for all life.”
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The 49-year-old additionally aided within the rescue of a 39-year-old fellow U.S. soldier. He by no means noticed Takahashi throughout the scary incident however was assured by college students that he did certainly soar in to assist. He famous:
“He’s a hero. He died attempting to save lots of another person.”
Sadly he was taken below the waves. Whereas there have been no additional indicators of the enduring Japanese manga artist on the scene, his physique was discovered two days later, 1,000 ft offshore and his rental automobile at Mermaid’s Grotto. Bourgeau was nominated final month for the Soldier’s Medal, which acknowledges heroism not involving enemy battle. He defined of Takahashi’s option to danger his personal life for others:
“You play that ‘what if’ sport lots. This man had a big impact on the world.”
Already a hero to many for his physique of labor, Takahashi’s sacrifice is now an exclamation level on an incredible legacy. Relaxation in peace, hero.
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