A university student who climbed Mount Fuji had to be rescued twice in the space of four days - and you won't believe the reason behind why they returned... The 27-year-old Chinese student living in Japan scaled the country's highest mountain (standing at 3,

Authorities in Japan have rescued the same climber from the slopes of Mount Fuji twice in the space of a week.

Even seasoned hikers find the off-season treacherous. Hut closures, removed signage, and the absence of medical stations make the climb more dangerous. Authorities have repeatedly urged people to stay away in spring and winter months, when weather can shift abruptly and rescue teams face delays.