80 years after WWII Battle of Okinawa, bones are still being discovered

The World War II Battle of Okinawa left an estimated 240,000 people killed or missing — and 80 years later, their bones are still being unearthed by dedicated volunteers.

Japan’s southernmost prefecture was plagued by one of war’s most deadly battles, which lasted from April 1 until June 22, 1945, when American declared victory.

Bone digger Takamatsu Gushiken, who spends his time in caves in Okinawa, explained to CNN that of the 1,400 sets of remains recovered on the ill-fated island, only six have been identified.

“They are human, and I am human too,” he answered when asked why he embarks on the unique labor of love.

“No more wars. There should be no more wars.”

Bone digger Takamatsu Gushiken reported that of the 1,400

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