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A student recently faced a precarious situation on Mt. Fuji, which necessitated his rescue not once, but twice, due to his pursuit of a lost cellphone.
Standing at 3,776 meters, Mt. Fuji is a renowned destination for hikers and mountaineers globally. However, the mountain also poses significant challenges, as authorities frequently respond to accidents and rescues. In 2024 alone, around 46 rescue operations were carried out, as reported by Unseen Japan. Notably, the peak had recorded 51 rescues in 2018.
With incidents like this, it’s possible that the number of rescues in 2025 may surpass previous years’ tallies.
Student Rescued Twice in a Single Week
On April 22, the student descended the mountain, only to lose his traction devices crucial for navigating snowy paths safely.
Just four days later, on April 26, he attempted to return to the mountain to reclaim the cellphone he had forgotten during his initial distress.
While climbing solo, he began experiencing symptoms of altitude sickness and attempted to descend. Unfortunately, he collapsed, prompting a nearby witness to alert rescuers.
Fortunately, when help arrived, he was alert and could communicate effectively in Japanese.
However, it remains uncertain if he succeeded in retrieving his cellphone, raising the possibility that he risked his safety for an item he may not have recovered.
As noted by Unseen Japan, the hiking season for Mt. Fuji generally commences in July and concludes in September, indicating that the current period may see even more hikers venturing onto the trail.
This incident is not the first viral moment involving a student from China; previously, a technology student gained significant attention on social media after inadvertently setting his dormitory ablaze while attempting to hide an “inflatable girlfriend.”
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