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As venting operations commenced, the realities of managing a nuclear facility after catastrophic natural disasters became crystal clear. While Yoshida and his team pushed to stabilize the reactors under extremely dangerous conditions, reports of an explosion at Unit 3 cast a dark shadow over their efforts. Chaos erupted anew with public sentiment shifting as media coverage intensified, reporting not only on the disaster but also on the perceived negligence of Tepco officials.
Amidst skepticism and rising tension, Yoshida remained resolute. By collaborating with external experts and mobilizing additional resources, they formulated ways to continue injecting water into the reactors, even as explosive gas mixed with high radiation levels made for an ever-more perilous environment.