Overview
- Police in Nagano are investigating the incident on the Tsuga No. 2 Pair lift at Tsugaike Mountain Resort on Friday morning.
- The resort said a buckle on an unfastened waist belt of Brooke Day’s backpack snagged on the chair while a fastened chest strap kept it attached.
- Staff activated the emergency stop and rescue efforts followed, but the 22-year-old was taken to hospital in cardiac arrest and later pronounced dead.
- Tsugaike Gondola Lift Co. has closed the lift and pledged stronger safety management before any restart of operations.
- Australia’s Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade is providing consular support to Day’s family as tributes flow from her community on the Sunshine Coast.