A 27-year-old Chinese student living in Japan was rescued from Mount Fuji twice in a week—first for altitude sickness and then while trying to retrieve a forgotten mobile phone. He was found at over 3,000 meters above sea level during the second rescue attempt, initiated after he returned to the mountain following his first rescue. The incidents highlight the dangers of Mount Fuji for inexperienced climbers, particularly during the off-season when conditions can be treacherous and rescue missions costly.
"The hapless climber, a 27-year-old Chinese national, was rescued from Japan's highest mountain only to return four days later to retrieve his phone."
"Officers later realised the same man had been lifted from the mountain by helicopter four days earlier, highlighting the dangers of Mount Fuji for inexperienced climbers."
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