Hokkaido Police SAR Event Record (translated)
Date of SAR event: ()
80’s
Age
Japan citizen
Residence
SAR Event ID
Death
Outcome
Local Fire Dept
SAR Involved
Other (Hypothermia)
Cause
Summer
Season
Group
Party status
N/A
Winter Activity
Google Translated Description
The person in distress left Aonuma campsite at around 3:30 a.m. with a party of 10 people, arrived at the summit at around 10:40 a.m., complained of cold and gradually became unconscious at around 2:00 p.m. on the way down, and lost consciousness after arriving at Aonuma campsite at around 7:30 p.m. His companion called 110 for rescue. The Hokkaido Police Mountain Rescue Team and the fire brigade rescued the person in distress.
Extra details
Locale: Shiretoko-dake (知床岳, 1254m)
Number in party: 10
Number in party requiring assistance: 1
Citizenship: Local