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A climber who was evacuated from the summit of Japan's Mount Fuji last week because of altitude sickness has been rescued just four days after he returned to the slope to retrieve his mobile phone, authorities said on Monday.
The climber was identified as a 27-year-old Chinese student living in Japan who made an emergency call on April 22 after developing symptoms of altitude sickness, Shizuoka Prefectural Police said. His climbing gear was also damaged.
As a result, the man was evacuated from the mountain by helicopter.
A climber rescued from the summit of Japan's Mount Fuji last week has been rescued again just four days later. (AP)
Police said he returned to the Fujinomiya Trail, at an altitude of about 10,000 feet, on Saturday to look for his cellphone and other items he left behind after being rescued.
Another climber found himself unable to move, apparently suffering from altitude sickness for a second time.
Officials have urged people to exercise caution because of the harsh conditions on Japan's highest peak in the off-season. Police noted that the mountain experiences low temperatures and is covered in snow even in spring.
The climber was a 27-year-old Chinese student in Japan. (AP)
Hiking trails on the mountain are officially only open from July to early September, although there is no penalty for hiking during the off-season.
Climbers also will not face charges or fines if they need to be rescued, but the case of the Chinese student has sparked calls online for him to be charged for at least his second rescue.
According to the BBC, more than 220,000 people climbed the mountain between July and September 2023.
Hiking trails on the mountain are officially only open from July to early September, although there is no penalty for hiking out of season. (Getty Images)
The 12,388-foot mountain was listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2013. Once a place of pilgrimage, it is now becoming increasingly popular with hikers.
Last year, local authorities tried to control overcrowding and the risks associated with hurriedly climbing rocky slopes at night to see the sunrise by imposing an entrance fee and a limit on the number of people who could use the most popular route. Similar rules will be introduced on other major routes this year.
The Associated Press contributed to this article.
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