Mount Fuji climber rescued twice in four days

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April 28, 2025
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Mount Fuji climber rescued twice in four days

A Chinese student who climbed Japan’s Mount Fuji outside of the official climbing season has had to be rescued twice in four days. The 27-year-old returned to the mountain to search for his mobile phone.

The student who lives in Japan was rescued by helicopter on the Fujinomiya trail, 3000m (9,800ft) above sea level. He found himself unable to descend the trail after losing his crampons, a spiked attachment to climbing shoes that helps grip on to the mountain.

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Days later however, he returned to the mountains to recover items that he had forgotten, including his phone. He was rescued for a second time, suffering from altitude sickness.

Because of the conditions, climbers are discouraged from Mount Fuji outside of the official climbing season, early July to early September. Trails leading to its summit are closed at this time.

After the rescue, Shizuoka police once again advised against climbing in the off-season, saying that weather could change suddenly and make it harder for rescue operations. Medical facilities are also closed along the trail. Many people on social media criticised the student for ignoring the safety advice, saying that he should have to pay for both rescue missions.

Mount Fuji is one of Japan’s most popular attractions and authorities have had to work to combat overtourism. In 2023, it saw over 220,000 climbers between July and September.

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