The American military newspaper "Stars and Stripes" reported that Kazuki Takahashi, the author of Yu-Gi-Oh!,died trying to help a US Army officer rescue three people who were caught in a current at the Mermaid Grotto in Onna, Okinawa.
The author of Yu-Gi-Oh! died trying to save people
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U.S. Army Major Robert Bourgeau, a diving instructor, was attempting to rescue an 11-year-old girl, her mother, and a U.S. soldier who were trapped in a rip current about 100 meters from shore on July 4th.
However, Bourgeau didn't know that Takahashi had tried to help him with the rescue.
Bourgeau said that Takahashi entered the water during the rescue, but did not see him during the ordeal. On the other hand, Bourgeau's diving students, whom he met shortly after 2 p.m. that day, caught a glimpse of Takahashi until he disappeared beneath the waves.
Thus, the Japan Coast Guard found Takahashi's body, equipped with diving gear, two days later, specifically on July 6th, about 300 meters off the coast in Awa, Nago City, Okinawa.
The Japanese Coast Guard spokesman declined to confirm that Takahashi actually participated in the rescue attempt, but several sworn witness statements provided by the Army detailed his actions that day.
Furthermore, Takahashi's autopsy also concluded that he died by drowning and that there were no signs of foul play.
Bourgeau was recognized by the U.S. Army for saving the three people. His command nominated him in September for the "Soldier's Medal," which recognizes acts of heroism that do not involve actual conflict with an enemy. Bourgeau said that Takahashi is a hero and that he died trying to save another person.
The Yu-Gi-Oh! manga was therefore published in Weekly Shonen Jump from 1996 to 2004. The work launched an internationally successful franchise that continues to this day with card games, anime, toys, and new manga series.
Takahashi won the “Inkpot Award at Comic-Con International” in July 2015. The award recognizes individuals for exceptional contributions to comics, science fiction and fantasy, film, television, animation, and fandom.
Source: ANN