A 27-year-old college scholar who climbed Mount Fuji exterior of its official climbing season was rescued twice in 4 days, after he returned to search for his cell phone.
The Chinese language scholar, who lives in Japan, was first rescued by helicopter on Tuesday whereas on the Fujinomiya path, which sits about 3,000m (9,800ft) above sea degree.
He was unable to descend the path after he misplaced his crampons – a spiked gadget that’s connected to the underside of climbing sneakers for higher traction.
However days later, he returned to the mountain to retrieve belongings that he left behind, together with his telephone. He was rescued once more on Saturday after affected by altitude illness however is now out of hazard.
As a result of harsh situations, individuals are discouraged from climbing Mount Fuji exterior of the official climbing season that begins in early July and ends in early September.
All trails resulting in Mount Fuji’s summit are closed right now, in keeping with the setting ministry.
Following the person’s rescue, police in Shizuoka prefecture reiterated its recommendation in opposition to climbing the mountain throughout low season because the climate might all of a sudden change, making it onerous for rescuers to reply. Medical amenities alongside the paths are additionally closed.
Posts by some X customers criticised the person for ignoring the protection recommendation in opposition to climbing on the time, saying he must be made to pay for each rescue missions.
Famend everywhere in the world for its good cone form, the three,776m (12,388ft) excessive Mount Fuji is one among Japan’s hottest points of interest and authorities have in recent times taken steps to handle overtourism by elevating climbing charges.
In 2023, greater than 220,000 individuals climbed Mount Fuji between July and September.
