7-year-old boy found alone on Mount Fuji after father abandoned him to continue hike, reports say - KALB | News Channel 5

Latest News About Young boy left on Mount Fuji slope while family finished climb

A seven-year-old boy was stranded on Mount Fuji after his father and brother continued their ascent.

The child stayed alone on a slope while the rest of the family pushed to the end.

Emergency search teams started looking early on a Saturday after the group failed to return.

Rescuers spotted the boy a short distance from the top, and he was immediately moved to a hospital.

The incident happened on August 22, 2026.

Although the family had arranged the trip together, the father went ahead with the brother.

The search was initiated after the father and brother did not arrive.

Medical staff are currently checking his health to ensure he remains in good health.

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