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The on-site workers have left, those who were basically right next to the reactor. There is no indication in any article I have read that they will soon return,

The on-site workers have left, those who were basically right next to the reactor. There is no indication in any article I have read that they will soon return, only plans of helicopter based fire-fighting or other options.

hartror 16y ago
They ruled out using helicopters as anything but a last resort in the press conference. They said it was too risky to dump lots of water on the already fragile reactors.
- capedape 16y ago
  via @W7VOA "S. Korea to ship boric acid to help Japan stabilize nuclear reactors."
  - hartror 16y ago
    You don't need a helicopter to deliver boric acid into the reactors.
    - danvet 16y ago
      But you need tons of additional water if you deliver it with a helicopter.
- hartror 16y ago
  And it would seem they have decided to take the risk. NHK reporting Japan self-defense forces are preparing to pour water on Daiichi No. 3 reactor from helicopter.