Hokkaido Police SAR Event Record (translated)
Date of SAR event: ()
50’s
Age
Japan citizen
Residence
SAR Event ID
No injury
Outcome
Police Mountain SAR
SAR Involved
Lost
Cause
Winter
Season
Solo
Party status
Backcountry
Winter Activity
Google Translated Description
The person in distress entered Niseko Annupuri with skis from Goshiki Onsen around midnight, arrived at the summit around 3:30 p.m. the same day, and started to descend around 4:10 p.m. the same day, but the weather suddenly changed and there was a snowstorm. However, the weather suddenly changed and a blizzard broke out, and due to poor visibility, they lost sight of the direction of their descent. The Hokkaido Police Mountain Distress Rescue Team found and rescued the victim.
Extra details
Locale: Nisekoan-nupuri (ニセコアンヌプリ, 1308m)
Number in party: 1
Number in party requiring assistance: 1
Citizenship: Local