A 27-year-old university student was rescued from Mount Fuji twice in a week after returning to the mountain to find his lost mobile phone. The Chinese student, residing in Japan, initially sought help when he became stranded on the Fujinomiya trail at an altitude of about 3,000 meters (9,800 feet) after losing his crampons, which provide traction for climbing. After his first rescue by helicopter on Tuesday, he made the decision to go back days later to recover his belongings, including his phone. Unfortunately, his second attempt ended with altitude sickness, leading to another rescue on Saturday. Mount Fuji's climbing season officially runs from July to September, and authorities strongly advise against off-season climbs due to severe weather and lack of medical support along the trails. Following the rescues, officials in Shizuoka prefecture reiterated warnings, and social media users criticized the student for ignoring safety protocols, suggesting he should bear the costs of the rescues. Mount Fuji, standing at 3,776 meters (12,388 feet), sees over 220,000 climbers during its official season, with authorities recently increasing fees to manage overtourism.
Mount Fuji Climber Rescued Twice While Searching for Lost Phone
Mount Fuji Climber Rescued Twice While Searching for Lost Phone
A student faced peril on Mount Fuji after ignoring safety warnings during off-season.
Mount Fuji Climber Rescued Twice While Searching for Lost Phone
A student faced peril on Mount Fuji after ignoring safety warnings during off-season.
A 27-year-old university student was rescued from Mount Fuji twice in a week after returning to the mountain to find his lost mobile phone. The Chinese student, residing in Japan, initially sought help when he became stranded on the Fujinomiya trail at an altitude of about 3,000 meters (9,800 feet) after losing his crampons, which provide traction for climbing. After his first rescue by helicopter on Tuesday, he made the decision to go back days later to recover his belongings, including his phone. Unfortunately, his second attempt ended with altitude sickness, leading to another rescue on Saturday. Mount Fuji's climbing season officially runs from July to September, and authorities strongly advise against off-season climbs due to severe weather and lack of medical support along the trails. Following the rescues, officials in Shizuoka prefecture reiterated warnings, and social media users criticized the student for ignoring safety protocols, suggesting he should bear the costs of the rescues. Mount Fuji, standing at 3,776 meters (12,388 feet), sees over 220,000 climbers during its official season, with authorities recently increasing fees to manage overtourism.
A student faced peril on Mount Fuji after ignoring safety warnings during off-season.
A 27-year-old university student was rescued from Mount Fuji twice in a week after returning to the mountain to find his lost mobile phone. The Chinese student, residing in Japan, initially sought help when he became stranded on the Fujinomiya trail at an altitude of about 3,000 meters (9,800 feet) after losing his crampons, which provide traction for climbing. After his first rescue by helicopter on Tuesday, he made the decision to go back days later to recover his belongings, including his phone. Unfortunately, his second attempt ended with altitude sickness, leading to another rescue on Saturday. Mount Fuji's climbing season officially runs from July to September, and authorities strongly advise against off-season climbs due to severe weather and lack of medical support along the trails. Following the rescues, officials in Shizuoka prefecture reiterated warnings, and social media users criticized the student for ignoring safety protocols, suggesting he should bear the costs of the rescues. Mount Fuji, standing at 3,776 meters (12,388 feet), sees over 220,000 climbers during its official season, with authorities recently increasing fees to manage overtourism.
