Father leaves son alone on Mount Fuji for hours during climb

In Japan, a father left his 7-year-old son alone on Mount Fuji after the boy complained of tiredness. The incident occurred when the family was hiking up the Fujinomiya trail. The boy was found by a mountain worker who alerted the police, leading to the child's protective custody until his father returned.

Father leaves son alone on Mount Fuji for hours during climb
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Published Aug 22, 2026
Mestios ReporterCole HarrisonAlex Moreno

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