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Death toll from Japan quake, tsunami rises to 13,843

By the CNN Wire Staff
The death toll from Japan's earthquake and tsunami has risen to 13,843 people -- and 136,481 have been displaced, say police.
The death toll from Japan's earthquake and tsunami has risen to 13,843 people -- and 136,481 have been displaced, say police.
STORY HIGHLIGHTS
  • Another 14,030 remain missing
  • Police and troops are sill searching for bodies
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Tokyo (CNN) -- The death toll from Japan's historic earthquake and tsunami rose to 13,843 on Monday, police reported.

As of 10 a.m. (9 p.m. ET), another 14,030 remained missing, according to Japan's National Police Agency. Japanese police and troops are still combing the ruins of coastal villages in search of more bodies.

According to the agency, 136,481 have been displaced by the disasters.