Hokkaido Police SAR Event Record (translated)
Date of SAR event: ()
30’s
Age
Japan citizen
Residence
SAR Event ID
Injury
Outcome
Ski patrol
SAR Involved
Avalanche
Cause
Winter
Season
Group
Party status
Sidecountry
Winter Activity
Google Translated Description
The two victims and three companions were outside the controlled area of the Niseko Grand Hirafu ski resort at about 10:30 am. While snowboarding at Spring Falls, as it is commonly known, the three were caught in an avalanche. One of them escaped on his own, but one died in 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: JP other