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Man leaves tired 7-year-old son alone on Japan’s Mount Fuji during family hike
CNN • • world
Key Points:
- A 7-year-old boy was left alone for five hours on Mount Fuji by his father, who continued hiking with the older brother despite the boy feeling tired.
- The boy was found sitting at a hut about 8,200 feet above sea level by a worker and was unharmed when police arrived.
- Police reprimanded the father and warned him of potential criminal liability, while he expressed remorse for his actions.
- Mount Fuji authorities have implemented safety measures such as daily climber limits and mandatory safety classes due to past incidents involving altitude sickness and unpredictable weather.
