Body found off Tsukuihama Beach in Yokosuka identified as boat shop employee who went to rescue customer at Nohi Beach.

The Yokosuka Coast Guard is a regional unit of the Japan Coast Guard (JCG) responsible for maritime safety and security in Tokyo Bay and the surrounding waters. Historically, the city of Yokosuka has been a major naval port since the 19th century, first for the Imperial Japanese Navy and later hosting a significant US Navy base. The Coast Guard unit operates in this strategically vital area, performing duties such as search and rescue, law enforcement, and patrols.

Tsukuihama Beach is a popular recreational beach located in Yokosuka, Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan, facing Tokyo Bay. It is a man-made beach, created with sand imported from Western Japan, and officially opened to the public in 1994. Today, it is a well-known local spot for swimming, sunbathing, and enjoying views of the Miura Peninsula.

Yokosuka City is a major port city in Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan, with a significant modern history tied to its naval base. The city developed rapidly after Commodore Matthew Perry’s ships landed there in 1853, leading to the establishment of the Yokosuka Naval Arsenal in 1865. Today, it remains a key base for the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force and the United States Fleet Activities Yokosuka (US Navy).