Freak Snowstorm Kills 4, Strands Over 700 In Western Japan

TSURUGI, JAPAN - DECEMBER 08: In this aerial image, a resident in an isolated area by heavy snow is rescued by a helicopter on December 8, 2014 in Tsurugi, Tokushima, Japan. At least four people have died and 770 others have been stranded in mountainous communities due to a fierce snowstorm that has wreaked havoc in western and central Japan. Members of the Ground Self-Defense Force are trying to restore access to roads throughout the area by removing the trees and obstacles. GSDF helicopters are also airlifting troops into isolated villages to check on the safety of residents. (Photo by The Asahi Shimbun via Getty Images)