University student rescued twice from Mount Fuji in one week after returning to fetch phone

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A 27-year-old university student has been rescued twice from Mount Fuji in less than a week – the second time while attempting to retrieve his mobile phone.

The man, whose name has not been disclosed, was first airlifted from Japan’s tallest peak last week.

Just four days later, authorities launched another rescue mission after he returned to the mountain to recover his phone and other belongings left behind during the initial incident.

Japanese media reported that the student was hospitalised following the second rescue, with police suspecting he may have been suffering from altitude sickness.

"The reports say that if you get stuck on Mount Fuji, they don't charge you for the rescue. They're not cheap you know."

- Barbara Friedman, Digital Content Editor - Primedia

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