| ID Code | NG329 |
|---|---|
| Creator | Masao Matsumoto |
| Age at the Time | 11 |
| Donor | |
| Date of the Scene | 1945/8/6 |
| Distance from the Hypocenter (m) | 1,290m |
| Location | Misasa, Gion areas |
| Size (H×W) (cm) | 38×53.7 |
| Description | Surrounded by the sea of fire, having no place to run, going down to the riverbank Drawing and text / Masao Matsumoto 8:40 a.m., August 6, 1945 Approx. 1,290m from the hypocenter Yokogawa Bridge "After crossing Yokogawa Bridge, I saw a small boat was heading upstream. So much steam was rising from the river surface it seemed the river was on fire. 'Give us a ride,' I shouted. 'Can't take any more.' It was high tide, so there was no place to stand on the bank. I put my shirt over my head and ran along a burning street as fast as I could. I could no longer cry or sweat. The water in my body was gone. I was so thirsty all I wanted was water." Excerpt from explanation in drawing |