Hokkaido Police SAR Event Record (translated)
Date of SAR event: ()
30’s
Age
Foreign citizen
Residence
SAR Event ID
Death
Outcome
Ski patrol
SAR Involved
Avalanche
Cause
Winter
Season
Group
Party status
Sidecountry
Winter Activity
Google Translated Description
Two people in distress were outside the Niseko Grand Hirafu Ski Area at around 10:30 a.m. with three friends. While snowboarding at Spring Falls, as it is commonly known, three people were caught in an avalanche. One of them escaped on his own, but one was killed by the avalanche and the other was injured in the chest. Ski patrol rescued them.
Extra details
Locale: Nisekoan-nupuri (ニセコアンヌプリ, 1308m)
Number in party: 5
Number in party requiring assistance: 2
Citizenship: Foreign