The bodies of three people were discovered near the summit of Mount Fuji with recovery efforts taking place. The mountain is a popular but challenging climbing destination due to extreme cold and altitude sickness risks.
Three bodies were discovered inside a crater at the summit of Japan’s Mount Fuji, police said on Thursday.
One of the bodies was already brought down the iconic mountain, according to police officials.
Authorities said, efforts to retrieve the other two bodies will continue depending on weather conditions. On Thursday, the search was halted due to heavy rain forecasts.
The bodies were found several meters apart, making it unclear if they were climbing together. Authorities did not reveal the identities, including gender and age.
Rescue teams were searching for a 53-year-old man who was reported missing, when they found the bodies.
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Meanwhile, national broadcaster NHK reported the death of a climber who had become ill and lost consciousness near the summit on Wednesday.
At the same time, Kyodo News service reported that professional climber Keita Kurakami, 38, passed away in a hospital after being found by police while climbing the mountain.
Mount Fuji is a popular but challenging destination due to extreme cold and altitude sickness risks.
To make it in time for sunrise, many attempt to complete the climb through the night without breaks, risking sickness and injury.
Authorities have tried to address this by charging hikers using the Yoshida trail, the most popular route to climb Mount Fuji.
In May, the town of Fujikawaguchiko in Yamanashi prefecture erected a large black screen to block the view of Mount Fuji to dissuade tourists who litter the roads and break traffic rules to get the best photo for social media.
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