Published: 11:00pm, 21 Apr 2025Updated: 11:35pm, 21 Apr 2025
The death of a 38-year-old Chinese national from Hong Kong while snowboarding at a popular ski resort in northwestern Japan has thrown the safety risks of the sport into the spotlight, especially for residents who might not have much experience on the slopes.
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The Post examines how individuals can stay safe while skiing and what measures to take in case of injuries.
1. What happened in the recent accident?
According to Kyodo News on Sunday, two of the man’s friends lost contact with him last Friday while he was snowboarding at the Gala Yuzawa Snow Resort in Niigata prefecture.
Television Niigata Network reported the man was last seen snowboarding alone after being separated from his two friends earlier in the day.
When he did not return by 5pm, his friends alerted staff at the resort, prompting a search by its ski patrol, police and the fire department.
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The man was discovered near the summit of a mountain around 7.20am the following morning.