7-year-old boy found alone on Mount Fuji after father abandoned him to continue hike, reports say

A child was discovered alone on a mountain trail. The boy, age 7, was found by a worker at a mountain hut. He had been left behind by his family members, who continued on to the summit.

The boy was unharmed when found, and a report was made to police. His family had started the trail together earlier, but the boy grew tired and was told to wait.

Further information about this incident is available from Japanese news outlets, which cited local police in their reports.