22-year-old HK man dead after stranded in Japan's Hida Mountains; companion rescued
發佈日期: 2026-05-05 19:58
TVB News
A hiker from Hong Kong died after being stranded on a peak in Hida Mountains in central Japan amid severe weather.
His companion, also from Hong Kong, was rescued.
Japan media report that the pair was located on the west side of the peak.
The two were stranded while scaling down a cliff at the Hotakadake Sanso area at an altitude of around 3,100 feet on Sunday afternoon.
A 30-year-old man was rescued by helicopter on Tuesday and was sent to hospital while conscious.
His 22-year-old companion was found dead after being trapped on the treacherous slope.
