Hokkaido Police SAR Event Record (translated)
Date of SAR event: ()
40’s
Age
Japan citizen
Residence
SAR Event ID
No injury
Outcome
Local Fire Dept
SAR Involved
Other (Improper equipment)
Cause
Summer
Season
Solo
Party status
N/A
Winter Activity
Google Translated Description
The person in distress entered the mountain from the Makari course at around 8:30 a.m., reached the summit at around 3:30 p.m., and was descending near the second station at around 7:30 p.m. When the sun set, he was unable to move in the dark because he was not carrying any lighting equipment, and called 110 for rescue. A fire rescue team found the person in distress and rescued him.
Extra details
Locale: Youtei-zan (羊蹄山, 1898m)
Number in party: 1
Number in party requiring assistance: 1
Citizenship: Local