Mount Fuji Almber again saved after returning for a phone

A 27-year-old student at the university who climbed Mount Fuji outside his official climbing season was rescued twice in four days after he returned to look for his mobile phone.

The Chinese student, who lives in Japan, was first rescued by a helicopter on Tuesday while he was on the Fujinomiya path, located about 3,000 m (9,800 feet) above sea level.

He failed to go down the path after losing his cramps – a rosehip device that is attached to the bottom of the climbing shoes for better grip.

But days later, he returned to the mountains to extract things he left behind, including his phone. He was rescued on Saturday after suffering from height disease, but now he is out of danger.

Due to the harsh conditions, people are discouraged by the climb of Mount Fuji outside the official climbing season, which begins in early July and ends in early September.

All the paths leading to the Mount Fuji summit are closed at the time, according to the Ministry of Environment.

After saving the man, police in the prefecture of Shizuoka repeated his advice against climbing the mountain during the off -season, as the weather may suddenly change, making it difficult to react. Medical establishments on the paths are also closed.

Posts of some X users have criticized the man for ignoring the safety tips against climbing at that time, saying that he should be made to pay for both rescue missions.

Known worldwide for its perfect cone form, 3.776 m (12 388 feet) High Fuji Peak is one of the most popular attractions in Japan and authorities in recent years have taken steps to deal with Overtourism from raising the climbing feesS

In 2023, over 220,000 people climbed to Mount Fuji between July and September.