Hokkaido Police SAR Event Record (translated)
Date of SAR event: ()
30’s
Age
Japan citizen
Residence
SAR Event ID
Injury
Outcome
Police Helicopter
SAR Involved
Trip
Cause
Summer
Season
Group
Party status
N/A
Winter Activity
Google Translated Description
The person in distress entered the mountain at around 5:00 a.m. from the trailhead of the鴛omari course, climbed Mt. Rishiri, and at around 1:50 p.m. on the same day, while descending near the 6th station of the鴛omari course, tripped and fell down, injuring his right ankle. At around 3:00 p.m. on the same day, his companion called 110 and requested rescue. The Hokkaido Police Mountain Disaster Rescue Team and a Hokkaido Police helicopter were dispatched to the scene and rescued the victim.
Extra details
Locale: Rishiri-zan (利尻山, 1721m)
Number in party: 2
Number in party requiring assistance: 1
Citizenship: Local