Although she did rescue Furutaka crew in the Battle of Cape Esperance, she was later bombed by enemy aircraft. Murakumo caught on fire and became unmaneuverable, 22 died. Shirayuki rescued the remaining survivors and scuttled her with a torpedo - however, there are reports claiming that Hatsuyuki did the scuttling instead.
Sunk in action, 12 October 1942. Scuttled by a torpedo.