Hokkaido Police SAR Event Record (translated)
Date of SAR event: ()
50’s
Age
Japan citizen
Residence
SAR Event ID
Injury
Outcome
Fire Dept Helicopter
SAR Involved
Fall
Cause
Summer
Season
Group
Party status
N/A
Winter Activity
Google Translated Description
The person in distress entered the mountain from the south trailhead at around 9:25 a.m., arrived at the summit at around 10:30 a.m., and while descending near the 9th station at around 10:55 a.m., he lost his position and slipped down about 30 meters from the trail, injuring his head and waist, etc. His companion requested the fire department for rescue. A firefighting helicopter rescued the distressed persons.
Extra details
Locale: Hakken-zan (八剣山, 498m)
Number in party: 2
Number in party requiring assistance: 1
Citizenship: Local