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Father Leaves ‘Tired’ 7-Year-Old 8,200-Feet Up Mount Fuji Alone During Hike
The Daily Beast • • world
Key Points:
- A father in Japan was reprimanded by police for leaving his seven-year-old son alone for several hours on Mount Fuji after the boy became tired during a family hike.
- The boy was found sitting alone at a hut about 8,200 feet above sea level and was left with snacks and a soft drink but no money.
- Police were alerted by a worker and waited with the boy until the father and older brother returned after five hours; the child was unharmed.
- Authorities warned the father he could face criminal charges, and he expressed remorse for his actions.
- The incident comes amid recent safety concerns on Mount Fuji, where two climbers died last month, leading to new entry fees and limits on the number of climbers in 2024.
