Hokkaido Police SAR Event Record (translated)
Date of SAR event: ()
50’s
Age
Japan citizen
Residence
SAR Event ID
No injury
Outcome
Local Fire Dept
SAR Involved
Other (Improper equipment)
Cause
Winter
Season
Solo
Party status
Other
Winter Activity
Google Translated Description
The persons in distress entered the mountain from the trailhead of Mt. Ouaman at around 9:30 a.m., reached the summit at around 1:00 p.m., and were descending near the first station at around 5:00 p.m. When the sun set, it became dark around them, and they were not carrying any lighting equipment. He became incapacitated and called 110 for rescue. Police officers and firefighters found the victims and rescued them.
Extra details
Locale: Oakan-dake (雄阿寒岳, 1371m)
Number in party: 1
Number in party requiring assistance: 1
Citizenship: JP other