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Father abandons 7-year-old on Mount Fuji to reach summit
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Key Points:
- A 48-year-old father from Nagoya was reprimanded by police after leaving his 7-year-old son alone on Mount Fuji while continuing to climb with his older son.
- The younger boy became tired around the sixth station, about 2,500 meters above sea level, and was left alone for several hours in worsening weather conditions.
- A mountain hut worker found the boy sitting alone and contacted police, who ordered the father to return; the child was unharmed and safely reunited with his father.
- Police condemned the father's actions as unacceptable and urged hiking groups to stay together and pace themselves according to the least experienced member.
- The father expressed regret for his decision, and authorities have not yet indicated whether formal charges or penalties will be imposed.
