Overview

• A 20-year-old Chinese student living in Japan was rescued twice from Mt. Fuji within a week, first by helicopter and later by a hiker.
• The student re-ascended the mountain to recover a phone left behind during the initial rescue but fell ill at an altitude of 3,000 meters.
• He was found by a hiker and transported to a hospital with suspected altitude sickness; his current condition remains unclear.
• Mt. Fuji’s trails are officially closed outside the summer season due to harsh conditions, emphasizing the risks of unprepared climbs.
• Authorities are reviewing rescue protocols as the incidents highlight the strain on emergency services during off-season climbs.