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Seven-year-old boy forced to hike Mt. Fuji alone after dad, older brother abandon him
Wednesday, August 26, 2026
A father and older brother left a 7-year-old boy on Mt. Fuji at approximately 8,000 feet after he reported fatigue during the hike. Police located and retrieved the boy after he continued hiking alone in fog and rain. The incident prompted a police response, though charges or citations have not been reported.
