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Yamanashi Prefecture to charge for Mt. Fuji disaster prevention helicopter rescues, targeting reckless climbing during off-season
GlobeAlert Desk · curated from Asahi Shimbun · East Asia
Yamanashi Prefecture plans to charge for helicopter rescues on Mt. Fuji for disaster prevention, specifically targeting reckless off-season climbers. This new policy aims to deter dangerous climbing practices and manage rescue costs.
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