A 27-year-old Chinese university student living in Japan faced two rescues in four days after he ventured to Mount Fuji outside of the designated climbing season to search for his lost mobile phone.
Climber Rescued Twice from Mount Fuji After Searching for Lost Phone
Climber Rescued Twice from Mount Fuji After Searching for Lost Phone
A Chinese student's attempts to recover his phone on Mount Fuji lead to multiple rescues, underscoring safety concerns.
The climber, who lost his crampons on the Fujinomiya trail at an elevation of approximately 3,000 meters (9,800 feet), required a helicopter rescue on Tuesday due to his inability to descend safely. Despite prior advice against off-season climbing, he returned to the mountain days later to retrieve his belongings, including the phone. Unfortunately, he had to be rescued again on Saturday after experiencing altitude sickness but has since recovered.
Authorities warn against climbing during the closed season from early July to early September, highlighting unpredictable weather and absence of medical facilities. Following the incident, local police reiterated the importance of safety guidelines, noting that some social media users criticized the climber for his careless decisions. Mount Fuji, a renowned and iconic landmark standing at 3,776 meters (12,388 feet), has seen increased regulation in response to overtourism, with fees raised and over 220,000 climbers recorded during the official season in 2023.
Authorities warn against climbing during the closed season from early July to early September, highlighting unpredictable weather and absence of medical facilities. Following the incident, local police reiterated the importance of safety guidelines, noting that some social media users criticized the climber for his careless decisions. Mount Fuji, a renowned and iconic landmark standing at 3,776 meters (12,388 feet), has seen increased regulation in response to overtourism, with fees raised and over 220,000 climbers recorded during the official season in 2023.
