A 27-year-old Chinese college student, who recently ascended Mt. Fuji, was forced to endure a disastrous climb after returning for his lost phone. The climber initially reached the summit but had to be airlifted down due to losing his crampons. Just days later, he attempted to recover his backpack containing the missing phone and suffered from altitude sickness, necessitating another rescue.
Mt. Fuji’s harsh weather conditions and recent tourist tax have made the mountain more challenging to conquer. With a daily visitor limit of 4,000 and a new price tag of $28, the climb is becoming increasingly difficult for even seasoned adventurers. The climber’s repeated misadventures serve as a warning to would-be climbers to be mindful of their actions and respect the mountain’s power.
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Source: https://www.thedailybeast.com/climber-rescued-twice-from-mt-fuji-after-returning-for-lost-phone