Rescue of Climber on Mount Fuji

A climber in Japan was rescued twice in one week from Mount Fuji after going back to search for his lost phone. The climber suffered from altitude sickness but was not in life-threatening condition.

Climber rescued from Mount Fuji

A climber airlifted with altitude sickness from Mount Fuji was rescued again after returning to retrieve his cell phone, facing harsh conditions off-season. Authorities urged caution as the mountain is covered in snow even in spring.