The spring of 2011 was a particularly brutal period to be in Fukushima, Japan, and surroundings. An earthquake, a tsunami and a nuclear disaster successive one by one in a tragic domino effect that led most residents to evacuate.
In fact, one man remained. Naoto Matsumura, known by his nickname "Macchan," realized there were those who are not able to run to safety and in need of special assistance following :. Animals
He left the region during the earthquake, but returned after the tsunami, despite the uncertain radiation concerns.
The fifth-generation farmer who was originally just to feed his animals, but when so many others began to appear hunger and malnutrition, it could not turn them away.
He stayed in the small town of Tomioka, a short seven miles of the plant, since taking care of dogs, cats, cows, horses and other animals left to themselves.
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When he first returned, he said most of the dogs were still attached as if their owners thought they could come back soon.
Four years later the area is still deserted and remains their sole guardian.
He and animals rely on donations in kind from those outside the exclusion zone.
And although he is a gentle man with a weak clear to all creatures, he said, "I am full of rage."
"That is why I am always the . I refuse to leave and let go of this anger and grief. I cry when I see my hometown. "
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(via Metro, Facebook)
Hopefully some of anger Matsumura will be suppressed by recent reports indicating that it is safe for all residents to return to the area. Cleared for safety, outside of very small areas around the reactors, radiation levels pose no threat to life, including in the water.
It will probably still take time for the wounds to heal the city, but thanks to this amazing man, animals that were left behind have a chance to future too.
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