4 climbers died near Mount Fuji's summit prior to the official climbing season.

4 climbers have died near the summit of Mount Fuji in central Japan before the official climbing season begins. Three bodies were found unconscious near the volcano's crater, and a professional climber fell ill on a trail and later died. Authorities have long warned climbers to take care when attempting to scale Japan's highest mountain, where hiking trails officially open on July 1st.

June 26, 2024
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