From the June 1981 edition

On the afternoon of XX around 10pm in the X district of Hinamizawa village in Shishibone prefecture, the shinto priest of the Furude shrine passed away after an existing condition he was recovering from suddenly worsened.

Parties close to the deceased said he was suffering from anxiety issues concerning the festival, which was to be held that day.

Also, after XXXX's death, his wife XXXX went missing, leaving behind a farewell note.

The police and local youth association continued the search. However, given the presence of the farewell message and the fact that the Onigafuchi swamp is said to be bottomless, they have run into difficulties.