Rescue workers are braving the cold to save people still trapped under collapsed buildings in western Japan. More soldiers have been ordered to bolster the rescue operations Thursday, providing those in need with drinking water, hot meals and setting up bathing facilities after a magnitude 7.6 quake hit Ishikawa Prefecture and nearby regions Monday. So far, 81 people have been reported dead. A downpour and possible snow are expected, raising the risk of landslides. The list of those officially missing has quickly ballooned from 15 to 79 overnight. Experts say the first 72 hours are crucial to find survivors.
