Ever lost your phone and done something a little… extreme to get it back?
A 27-year-old university student in Japan took it to a whole new level—twice.
The Chinese student first had to be rescued by helicopter on Mount Fuji after losing his crampons—those spiked shoes crucial for icy climbs.
Stranded 3,000 meters up, he was lucky to make it out.
But just days later, he returned.
What’s The Reason?
To retrieve his phone and other gear he’d left behind.
This second attempt earned him another rescue, this time due to altitude sickness.
With Mount Fuji’s official climbing season closed until July, trails are off-limits.
Brutal weather and limited emergency support are to blame.
“Conditions can change in a flash,” warned Shizuoka police, reminding climbers that rescue isn’t always guaranteed—or free.
Online, critics were quick to pile on, suggesting he foot the bill for his double drama.
After all, Mount Fuji isn’t just a pretty postcard—it’s a serious climb.
As Fuji continues to battle overtourism and dangerous off-season antics, maybe the real message is simple.
Sometimes, it’s better to let that phone go.
