(As a matter of fact, Enomoto was very shocked to see the polluted area and instantly decided to set up the first Ashio Copper Mine Survey Committee.) It is said to have mobilized 7,000 people for investigation.
（実際には、榎本は鉱毒被災地の惨状に大変に驚き、第1次鉱毒調査委員会の設置を即決したことが分かっている）規模は7000人と伝えられる。