Japanese Coast Guard launches search for lost livestock carrier

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The Japanese Coast Guard has launched a search for the ship, carrying cattle, which was lost in the East China Sea, following a typhoon in the region.

The ship, named Gulf Livestock 1, is carrying 43 crew and approximately 6,000 cows. It was on its way to China from New Zealand.

Reuters has reported that the Japanese Coast Guard has rescued one crew member so far. According to the rescued crew member, the ship lost an engine and capsized.

The livestock carrier sent a distress call when it was on...

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