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BriefpriceAug 22, 2026

Father leaves 7-year-old son alone on Mount Fuji to continue hike

The man had taken his two boys on the trip but is said to have left one behind when he got tired. A father has been reprimanded by police after leaving his son on Japan's highest mountain for several hours with just a soft drink and snack. The seven-year-old was spotted sitting on a bench on Mount Fuji in foggy and rainy conditions, at a point situated at over 2,000m (6,500ft) [1].

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  1. bbc.co.uk · Father leaves 7-year-old son alone on Mount Fuji to continue hike Aug 22, 2026

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