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Hong Kong hiker dies, another rescued after pair became stranded in Japan’s Northern Alps

Rescuers struggled to reach hikers after they used social media to ask for help in deteriorating weather.

Regina de Luna,Sophie LiandLlewellyn Cheung

Published: 4:58pm, 6 May 2026

A Hong Kong hiker has died while scaling a treacherous slope in Japan’s Northern Alps. The 22-year-old was found on May 5, 2026, just hours after his climbing companion was rescued by Japanese authorities. The pair became stranded because of deteriorating weather.

Hong Kong hiker dies, another rescued after pair became stranded in Japan’s Northern Alps

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Rescuers struggled to reach hikers after they used social media to ask for help in deteriorating weather.