A tattered 'ghost ship' appeared on Pensacola Beach in&nbsp;Florida last month and left the nearby residents puzzled.&nbsp;

The 45-foot shipwreck washed up on shore on June 18 in an extremely unusual turn of events.

The boat appeared mysterious and was first spotted by 46-year-old Francine Farrar. It was then found out that the boat's name was Lady Catherine III and it was owned by 39-year-old Michael Barlow.&nbsp;

Barlow had spent a major share of his life savings to buy the vessel, which was now destroyed and tattered.&nbsp;

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The $80,000 sailboat had sunk while he was trying to 'explore the world'. The owner, who survived a daring rescue operation, was forced to abandon the ship and enlist in the Coast Guard.&nbsp;

Eventually, broken and ruined &nbsp;Lady Catherine made a sudden appearance on the sandy shores of the Florida panhandle.&nbsp;

<h2>Story of the 'ghost ship'&nbsp;</h2>

The owner of the ghost ship, Barlow had a dream of living a freer and fulfilling life with his wife and&nbsp;9-year-old son.

"We were just going to explore the world. We’re normal people. We have normal finances, very, very basic. And this is the only way I could take my son and show him there’s a whole world out there, beyond what’s in America," said Barlow, while speaking to NBC 6 South Florida.

More than a month ago, Barlow and his friend started an 884-mile journey from Fort Pierce, Florida, back to Texas.&nbsp;

He had decided to close his excavation business and sold his worldly possessions to fund his new lifestyle.

The owner spent days studying the weather patterns before leaving, reported&nbsp;WEAR News, and concluded that "the forecast was beautiful."&nbsp;

"We had 15 to 20 knots on our backs all the way home to Texas," said Barlow.

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However, there were drastic changes in the sailing conditions just a week into the maiden voyage of Barlow with Lady Catherine.&nbsp;

"The seas started building, wind hit us and it was 30 to 40 knots. It pretty much stayed that way for the next two days," said Barlow.&nbsp;

During the sail, waves erupted in a series of storms and crashed against the ship and high winds ripped it.&nbsp;

"When it started getting crazy, I knew the boat could handle it and we just sent it," he said.

Barlow battled for three days as the weather slowly damaged his ship. With the help of a Garmin tracker, he was in touch with his family.

"The autopilot broke in the first storm, so we had been hand steering for three days. [My friend] had all the symptoms of hypothermia and he went down below and passed out. He was unconscious throughout all of this," he said.

He decided to hit the SOS button on his Garmin and was able to contact the Coast Guard in New Orleans. After which he was rescued, but had to abandon the ship.

(With inputs from agencies)

A tattered 'ghost ship' appeared on Pensacola Beach in Florida last month and left the nearby residents puzzled. The 45-foot shipwreck washed up on shore on June 18 in an extremely unusual turn of events.

A tattered 'ghost ship' appeared on Pensacola Beach in Florida last month and left the nearby residents puzzled. The 45-foot shipwreck washed up on shore on June 18 in an extremely unusual turn of events. The boat appeared mysterious and was first spotted by 46-year-old Francine Farrar. It was then found out that the boat's name was Lady Catherine III and it was owned by 39-year-old Michael Barlow. Barlow had spent a major share of his life savings to buy the vessel, which was now destroyed and tattered. Also Read: Deadly rampage: Man kills 3, including his mother, in violent Florida shooting spree The $80,000 sailboat had sunk while he was trying to 'explore the world'. The owner, who survived a daring rescue operation, was forced to abandon the ship and enlist in the Coast Guard. Eventually, broken and ruined Lady Catherine made a sudden appearance on the sandy shores of the Florida panhandle. Story of the 'ghost ship' The owner of the ghost ship, Barlow had a dream of living a freer and fulfilling life with his wife and 9-year-old son. "We were just going to explore the world. We’re normal people. We have normal finances, very, very basic. And this is the only way I could take my son and show him there’s a whole world out there, beyond what’s in America," said Barlow, while speaking to NBC 6 South Florida. More than a month ago, Barlow and his friend started an 884-mile journey from Fort Pierce, Florida, back to Texas. He had decided to close his excavation business and sold his worldly possessions to fund his new lifestyle. The owner spent days studying the weather patterns before leaving, reported WEAR News, and concluded that "the forecast was beautiful." "We had 15 to 20 knots on our backs all the way home to Texas," said Barlow. Watch: Flood in Florida: 'The beginning of a zombie movie', says residents However, there were drastic changes in the sailing conditions just a week into the maiden voyage of Barlow with Lady Catherine. "The seas started building, wind hit us and it was 30 to 40 knots. It pretty much stayed that way for the next two days," said Barlow. During the sail, waves erupted in a series of storms and crashed against the ship and high winds ripped it. "When it started getting crazy, I knew the boat could handle it and we just sent it," he said. Barlow battled for three days as the weather slowly damaged his ship. With the help of a Garmin tracker, he was in touch with his family. "The autopilot broke in the first storm, so we had been hand steering for three days. [My friend] had all the symptoms of hypothermia and he went down below and passed out. He was unconscious throughout all of this," he said. He decided to hit the SOS button on his Garmin and was able to contact the Coast Guard in New Orleans. After which he was rescued, but had to abandon the ship. (With inputs from agencies)

Mysterious 'ghost ship' washes up on Florida beach, after getting abandoned more than a month ago

According to the recent affidavit filed by the director of the Central Adoption Resource Authority (CARA) in the Supreme Court, a total of 15,536 children and youth of both genders up to the age of 18 years were adopted in 11 states between 2021 and 2023 under the Hindu Adoption and Maintenance Act (HAMA).

The parents adopted 9,474 girls in comparison to 6,012 boys during this period, indicating a rise in the number of adoptions for girls.

The CARA is a statutory body of the Union ministry of women and child development and works as the nodal agency for the adoption of children in the country. It is mandated to monitor and regulate in-country and inter-country adoptions.

There is no such trend but more girls are abandoned so that is why availability is high for adoption, the experts told PTI.

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Availability of more girl children results in their more adoption, said Bharti Ali, co-founder and the executive director of HAQ: Centre for Child Rights.

“This (rise) may be because there are more girls available, more daughters are dumped,” she said.

Child rights activist Enakshi Ganguly concurred with Ali’s views and said, “That's because more girls are abandoned or surrendered and, hence, more (are) available for adoption.”

CARA, in its affidavit, gave details of the children falling under five categories -- orphan, abandoned, surrendered, unfit parents and non-visitation -- who are available for adoptions in the country, according to the data provided by certain states.

A total number of 20,673 children (under the age group of 7-11 years and 12-18 years) have been identified so far in the states and Union Territories (UTs) during an identification drive comprising the five categories, it said.

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Ten states and UTs -- Arunachal Pradesh, Bihar, Jammu Kashmir, Jharkhand, Karnataka, Kerala, Ladakh, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra and Manipur -- have not provided the data on total adoptions&nbsp;during the period.

In Punjab, a total of 7,496 adoptions were registered under the HAMA. Out of them, 4,966 were girls and 2,530 were boys.

In Telangana, the couples preferred male children for adoption under the HAMA.

The top court, on March 15, voiced displeasure over the failure to set up Specialised Adoption Agencies (SAAs) meant to streamline the adoption process of abandoned and surrendered children in 370 districts across the country. It warned the states and UTs of 'coercive steps' for non-compliance of its directions.

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It lamented that out of 760 districts in the country, 370 do not have functional SAAs, a necessary legal requirement under the Juvenile Justice Act.

The SAAs prepare the home study report of the prospective adoptive parents and after finding them eligible, refers a child declared legally free for adoption to them along with the child study report and the medical report of the child.

The bench also asked the states and the UTs to provide the latest data by April 7 to the Union ministry of women and child development on setting up of SAAs and the number of adoptions, saying that it wanted to know whether the court orders have made any difference on the ground or not.

Additional Solicitor General Aishwarya Bhati, appearing for the Centre, said the states should be asked to provide the data to the Union ministry for effective implementation of the court orders meant to smoothen the adoption procedure.

“All states and Union Territories are peremptorily directed to ensure that within every district falling within their jurisdiction, SAAs as required by the Juvenile Justice Act 2015, shall be set up by 31 January 2024,” the bench had directed on November 20 last year.

The top court had earlier said the child adoption process in India is 'very tedious' and that there is an urgent need for the procedure to be streamlined.

The apex court was hearing a PIL by 'The Temple of Healing' which sought simplification of the legal process for child adoption in India, saying only 4,000 adoptions take place annually in the country.

 
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According to the recent affidavit filed by the director of the Central Adoption Resource Authority (CARA) in the Supreme Court, a total of 15,536 children and youth of both genders up to the age of 18 years were adopted in 11 states between 2021 and 2023 under the Hindu Adoption and Maintenance Act (HAMA).

According to the recent affidavit filed by the director of the Central Adoption Resource Authority (CARA) in the Supreme Court, a total of 15,536 children and youth of both genders up to the age of 18 years were adopted in 11 states between 2021 and 2023 under the Hindu Adoption and Maintenance Act (HAMA). The parents adopted 9,474 girls in comparison to 6,012 boys during this period, indicating a rise in the number of adoptions for girls. The CARA is a statutory body of the Union ministry of women and child development and works as the nodal agency for the adoption of children in the country. It is mandated to monitor and regulate in-country and inter-country adoptions. There is no such trend but more girls are abandoned so that is why availability is high for adoption, the experts told PTI. Also Read | Kashmir: Sales of dates surge during Ramadan, becoming most sold food item this month Availability of more girl children results in their more adoption, said Bharti Ali, co-founder and the executive director of HAQ: Centre for Child Rights. “This (rise) may be because there are more girls available, more daughters are dumped,” she said. Child rights activist Enakshi Ganguly concurred with Ali’s views and said, “That's because more girls are abandoned or surrendered and, hence, more (are) available for adoption.” CARA, in its affidavit, gave details of the children falling under five categories -- orphan, abandoned, surrendered, unfit parents and non-visitation -- who are available for adoptions in the country, according to the data provided by certain states. A total number of 20,673 children (under the age group of 7-11 years and 12-18 years) have been identified so far in the states and Union Territories (UTs) during an identification drive comprising the five categories, it said. Also Read | Indian woman gives birth on moving train. This is what happened next Ten states and UTs -- Arunachal Pradesh, Bihar, Jammu Kashmir, Jharkhand, Karnataka, Kerala, Ladakh, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra and Manipur -- have not provided the data on total adoptions during the period. In Punjab, a total of 7,496 adoptions were registered under the HAMA. Out of them, 4,966 were girls and 2,530 were boys. In Telangana, the couples preferred male children for adoption under the HAMA. The top court, on March 15, voiced displeasure over the failure to set up Specialised Adoption Agencies (SAAs) meant to streamline the adoption process of abandoned and surrendered children in 370 districts across the country. It warned the states and UTs of 'coercive steps' for non-compliance of its directions. Watch | ISIS India Head Haris Farooqi & his associates arrested in Dhubri district, Assam × It lamented that out of 760 districts in the country, 370 do not have functional SAAs, a necessary legal requirement under the Juvenile Justice Act. The SAAs prepare the home study report of the prospective adoptive parents and after finding them eligible, refers a child declared legally free for adoption to them along with the child study report and the medical report of the child. The bench also asked the states and the UTs to provide the latest data by April 7 to the Union ministry of women and child development on setting up of SAAs and the number of adoptions, saying that it wanted to know whether the court orders have made any difference on the ground or not. Additional Solicitor General Aishwarya Bhati, appearing for the Centre, said the states should be asked to provide the data to the Union ministry for effective implementation of the court orders meant to smoothen the adoption procedure. “All states and Union Territories are peremptorily directed to ensure that within every district falling within their jurisdiction, SAAs as required by the Juvenile Justice Act 2015, shall be set up by 31 January 2024,” the bench had directed on November 20 last year. The top court had earlier said the child adoption process in India is 'very tedious' and that there is an urgent need for the procedure to be streamlined. The apex court was hearing a PIL by 'The Temple of Healing' which sought simplification of the legal process for child adoption in India, saying only 4,000 adoptions take place annually in the country.

India: More girls abandoned than boys, leading to rise in their adoptions, child rights activists tell SC

Neglected oil and gas pipelines deteriorating in the North Sea pose a potential hazard, as they may discharge significant amounts of hazardous substances such as mercury, radioactive lead, and polonium-210, infamous for its role in the poisoning of Russian defector Alexander Litvinenko, caution scientists.

Mercury, a highly toxic element present naturally in oil and gas, adheres to the interior of pipelines and accumulates over time, eventually being released into the sea as the pipelines corrode.

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Methylmercury, the most toxic form of the metal, is emitted by these pipelines, with other forms potentially converting into it. The Minamata Convention on Mercury internationally warns that elevated mercury levels in marine mammals like dolphins, whales, and seals can lead to "reproductive failure, behavioural changes, and even death." Seabirds and large predatory fish, such as tuna and swordfish, are also particularly at risk.

Lhiam Paton, a researcher at the University of Graz’s Institute for Analytical Chemistry, who has highlighted the mercury pollution issue, emphasises that even a slight rise in sea mercury levels can have a significant impact on top-of-the-food-chain animals.

The North Sea harbors approximately 27,000 km of gas pipelines, and experts estimate that the metal concentration in the sea could surge anywhere from 3 per cent to 160 per cent&nbsp;above current levels. Unlike some countries where regulations mandate the removal of pipelines after oil well cessation, North Sea companies are permitted to leave them to deteriorate.

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Paton, whose findings are published in the Journal of Hazardous Materials, warns that pipelines left on the seabed may retain substantial amounts of mercury, waiting to be released into the local marine environment as they corrode post-decommissioning. The impact on wildlife and food chains will depend on the form of mercury released, with certain forms less likely to be absorbed by marine life. Researcher Dr. Darren Koppel emphasises the need to understand the long-term fate of mercury in contaminated pipelines and the conditions leading to its integration into food webs.

In addition to mercury, scientists are concerned about naturally occurring radioactive materials, such as radium, present in some underwater oil and gas reservoirs. These materials may accumulate as scales inside subsea pipelines, with potential radiological risks to marine organisms. Experts stress the necessity for further research to comprehend the environmental impact fully.

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Hugo Tagholm, executive director of Oceana UK, describes the situation as another instance of the severe harm caused by oil and gas developments on marine wildlife, emphasising mercury's neurotoxic effects. Despite being a signatory to the Minamata convention, aimed at addressing mercury pollution, the UK has recently granted new oil and gas licenses in the North Sea. Concerns are raised about the potential risks to the rich biodiversity of the North Sea and the millions dependent on it.

Responding to these concerns, Offshore Energies UK decommissioning manager Ricky Thomson asserts the industry's commitment to meeting obligations under national and international regulations. The decommissioning process involves rigorous environmental impact assessments, with operators obtaining permits and consents from the offshore environmental regulator.

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However, concerns persist, with experts emphasising the need for transparency, collaboration, and ongoing research to address the potential environmental consequences of neglected pipelines. Worldwide, there are approximately 1.3 million km of installed oil and gas pipelines.

(With inputs from agencies)

Neglected oil and gas pipelines deteriorating in the North Sea pose a potential hazard, as they may discharge significant amounts of hazardous substances such as mercury, radioactive lead, and polonium-210, infamous for its role in the poisoning of Russian defector Alexander Litvinenko, caution scientists.

Neglected oil and gas pipelines deteriorating in the North Sea pose a potential hazard, as they may discharge significant amounts of hazardous substances such as mercury, radioactive lead, and polonium-210, infamous for its role in the poisoning of Russian defector Alexander Litvinenko, caution scientists. Mercury, a highly toxic element present naturally in oil and gas, adheres to the interior of pipelines and accumulates over time, eventually being released into the sea as the pipelines corrode. Also read: Scientists make stunning discovery of fossil belonging to 240 million-year-old 'dragon' Methylmercury, the most toxic form of the metal, is emitted by these pipelines, with other forms potentially converting into it. The Minamata Convention on Mercury internationally warns that elevated mercury levels in marine mammals like dolphins, whales, and seals can lead to "reproductive failure, behavioural changes, and even death." Seabirds and large predatory fish, such as tuna and swordfish, are also particularly at risk. Lhiam Paton, a researcher at the University of Graz’s Institute for Analytical Chemistry, who has highlighted the mercury pollution issue, emphasises that even a slight rise in sea mercury levels can have a significant impact on top-of-the-food-chain animals. The North Sea harbors approximately 27,000 km of gas pipelines, and experts estimate that the metal concentration in the sea could surge anywhere from 3 per cent to 160 per cent above current levels. Unlike some countries where regulations mandate the removal of pipelines after oil well cessation, North Sea companies are permitted to leave them to deteriorate. Also read: A silent warning? Microplastics found in every human placenta, reveals new study Paton, whose findings are published in the Journal of Hazardous Materials, warns that pipelines left on the seabed may retain substantial amounts of mercury, waiting to be released into the local marine environment as they corrode post-decommissioning. The impact on wildlife and food chains will depend on the form of mercury released, with certain forms less likely to be absorbed by marine life. Researcher Dr. Darren Koppel emphasises the need to understand the long-term fate of mercury in contaminated pipelines and the conditions leading to its integration into food webs. In addition to mercury, scientists are concerned about naturally occurring radioactive materials, such as radium, present in some underwater oil and gas reservoirs. These materials may accumulate as scales inside subsea pipelines, with potential radiological risks to marine organisms. Experts stress the necessity for further research to comprehend the environmental impact fully. Video: NASA releases stunning time-lapse footage of gamma-ray Hugo Tagholm, executive director of Oceana UK, describes the situation as another instance of the severe harm caused by oil and gas developments on marine wildlife, emphasising mercury's neurotoxic effects. Despite being a signatory to the Minamata convention, aimed at addressing mercury pollution, the UK has recently granted new oil and gas licenses in the North Sea. Concerns are raised about the potential risks to the rich biodiversity of the North Sea and the millions dependent on it. Responding to these concerns, Offshore Energies UK decommissioning manager Ricky Thomson asserts the industry's commitment to meeting obligations under national and international regulations. The decommissioning process involves rigorous environmental impact assessments, with operators obtaining permits and consents from the offshore environmental regulator. Video: New NASA videos show shocking visualisation of global carbon emissions However, concerns persist, with experts emphasising the need for transparency, collaboration, and ongoing research to address the potential environmental consequences of neglected pipelines. Worldwide, there are approximately 1.3 million km of installed oil and gas pipelines. (With inputs from agencies)

Abandoned pipelines pose threat of releasing toxins into North Sea, scientists issue warning

British people who are grappling with the soaring prices are giving up their pets. From dogs to cats to exotic pets like snakes are being abandoned because of the cost of living crisis.

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With empty streets, destroyed homes and constant threat of danger, people continue to flee or get killed in the city of Mariupol leaving four-legged residents remain - frightened and hungry. However, a Ukrainian vet risks her life everyday to save abandoned pets.

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An abandoned order of rifles, which are worth $200,000, is being donated to Ukraine by a weapons manufacturing plant in Florida. &nbsp;

The Keltec, which is based in Cocoa, Florida, had earlier got an order for 400 9mm carbine rifles from a client in Odesa, Ukraine. By the time the gun manufacturer could finalise the order after completion of the bureaucratic process of sending the weapons, Odesa was under siege. The client had also become unreachable. &nbsp;

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It prompted the firm to send the weapons to the Ukrainian military. &nbsp;

Industrial Production Director Adrian Kellgren on Friday said, "This is just right to get them over there so they do what they were designed to do — defend their home and state." &nbsp;&nbsp;

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In a Facebook post on Friday, the company said that it didn't intend to announce the donation. But the media had picked up the story through its filing to the Justice Department to be registered as foreign agents to help the shipment reach Ukraine's army. &nbsp;&nbsp;

The guns will first be shipped to an unknown NATO country and then arrive in Ukraine. The weapons may prove helpful to&nbsp;Ukrainian armed forces, who are fighting invading Russian troops. &nbsp;&nbsp;

(With inputs from agencies)&nbsp;

An abandoned order of rifles, which are worth $200,000, is being donated to Ukraine by a weapons manufacturing plant in Florida. The Keltec, which is based in Cocoa, Florida, had earlier got an order for 400 9mm carbine rifles from a client in Odesa, Ukraine.

An abandoned order of rifles, which are worth $200,000, is being donated to Ukraine by a weapons manufacturing plant in Florida. The Keltec, which is based in Cocoa, Florida, had earlier got an order for 400 9mm carbine rifles from a client in Odesa, Ukraine. By the time the gun manufacturer could finalise the order after completion of the bureaucratic process of sending the weapons, Odesa was under siege. The client had also become unreachable. Also Read: 'Russian troops shoot selves with Ukrainian ammo in legs to avoid fighting' It prompted the firm to send the weapons to the Ukrainian military. Industrial Production Director Adrian Kellgren on Friday said, "This is just right to get them over there so they do what they were designed to do — defend their home and state." Also Read | Kyiv is safe: Czech zoo names newborn eastern black rhino after Ukrainian capital to show support In a Facebook post on Friday, the company said that it didn't intend to announce the donation. But the media had picked up the story through its filing to the Justice Department to be registered as foreign agents to help the shipment reach Ukraine's army. The guns will first be shipped to an unknown NATO country and then arrive in Ukraine. The weapons may prove helpful to Ukrainian armed forces, who are fighting invading Russian troops. (With inputs from agencies)

US gunmaker donates abandoned rifles worth $200,000 to Ukrainian forces

People in isolation, looking for animal companionship, have started to adopt dogs. And many dogs have made new friends in the volunteers who walk the pets of elderly people.

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Japan&#39;s&nbsp;military&nbsp;on Wednesday joined the&nbsp;search&nbsp;for a seven-year-old&nbsp;boyabandoned&nbsp;in a dense northern forest by his parents as&nbsp;punishment&nbsp;for being naughty.

Seventy five members of the Self-Defence Forces joined 200 police and civilians beating their way through thick brush in the mountainous forest on Hokkaido island.

A local hunter was also added to the&nbsp;search&nbsp;for Yamato Tanooka after fresh bear tracks were found in the area where he vanished on Saturday, Jiji news agency said.

The&nbsp;boy&#39;s parents first said he disappeared while they foraged for edible plants, but later told police they had left him by the road to discipline him after he threw stones at people and cars.

They said when they drove back a few minutes later the&nbsp;boy&nbsp;had disappeared. The area is so remote that residents of the region say they rarely go through it.

Despite the larger&nbsp;search&nbsp;party no leads turned up on Wednesday, with many worrying the&nbsp;boymight not have survived heavy rains which fell on Tuesday night. He was last seen wearing a t-shirt and jeans in an area where the overnight temperatures can fall as low as 7 Celsius (45 Fahrenheit).

The&nbsp;search&nbsp;has gripped Japan, with news programmes offering hourly updates, and thousands have taken to the internet to both pray for the&nbsp;boy&#39;s survival and excoriate his parents for what is seen as neglect.

&quot;If I was a small child in this situation I would either run after the car or wait there until they came back. I just hope he is safely found,&quot; one person wrote.

Japan's?military?on Wednesday joined the?search?for a seven-year-old?boy abandoned?in a dense northern forest by his parents as?punishment?for being naughty

Japan's military on Wednesday joined the search for a seven-year-old boyabandoned in a dense northern forest by his parents as punishment for being naughty. Seventy five members of the Self-Defence Forces joined 200 police and civilians beating their way through thick brush in the mountainous forest on Hokkaido island. A local hunter was also added to the search for Yamato Tanooka after fresh bear tracks were found in the area where he vanished on Saturday, Jiji news agency said. The boy's parents first said he disappeared while they foraged for edible plants, but later told police they had left him by the road to discipline him after he threw stones at people and cars. They said when they drove back a few minutes later the boy had disappeared. The area is so remote that residents of the region say they rarely go through it. Despite the larger search party no leads turned up on Wednesday, with many worrying the boymight not have survived heavy rains which fell on Tuesday night. He was last seen wearing a t-shirt and jeans in an area where the overnight temperatures can fall as low as 7 Celsius (45 Fahrenheit). The search has gripped Japan, with news programmes offering hourly updates, and thousands have taken to the internet to both pray for the boy's survival and excoriate his parents for what is seen as neglect. "If I was a small child in this situation I would either run after the car or wait there until they came back. I just hope he is safely found," one person wrote.

Military joins search for Japanese boy abandoned as punishment

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