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Asahi Shimbun
8 hours ago
- Health
- Asahi Shimbun
Japanese climber dies on Peru's highest peak, another rescued
Mount Huascaran, the highest mountain in Peru (Provided by the Association of Peruvian Mountain Guides) SAO PAULO—A veteran Japanese mountain climber was declared dead in an accident atop Mount Huascaran, Peru's highest peak, while her partner has been confirmed safe. Chiaki Inada, 40, a doctor, became unable to move due to suspected hypothermia near the glacier-covered summit of the 6,768-meter-high mountain on June 24, according to Wilderness Medical Associates Japan, a group to which she belonged. Inada and her partner, Saki Terada, 35, contacted a private-sector rescue organization for help through satellite communications, the WMAJ said on June 26, based on information from local rescuers. The rescue team discovered the two on June 25, by which time Inada was no longer conscious. Rescuers and others later confirmed that she had died. Terada was able to walk down the mountain, accompanied by rescuers, as of the morning of June 26. WMAJ later said she has been admitted to a local hospital. Japan's Foreign Ministry is aware of the accident. WMAJ, which provides wilderness medical training, said both Inada and Terada were seasoned climbers and fully prepared for their latest expedition.
The Mainichi
a day ago
- Climate
- The Mainichi
Japanese climber dies, another rescued on Peru mountain
SAO PAULO (Kyodo) -- A Japanese woman was confirmed dead and another was reached alive by rescuers after the two became stranded on Mt. Huascaran, Peru's highest mountain, a group supporting the climbers said Thursday. Mountaineer Chiaki Inada, 40, died after she and Saki Terada, 35, called for rescue Tuesday after climbing around 6,600 meters up the 6,768-meter-high mountain. Terada is conscious and being brought down the mountain by a rescue crew, the Wilderness Medical Associates Japan, which is coordinating with local rescuers, said. The pair arrived in Peru in early June. They had extensive experience in climbing, with Inada also working as a mountain doctor. They had been thoroughly preparing for the ascent, a source familiar with the two said. When they sought rescue on Tuesday, Inada was unable to move due possibly to hypothermia, according to the group, of which Inada is a member. The rescue operation became difficult due to snow covering the mountain and poor weather conditions.
Japan Today
a day ago
- Climate
- Japan Today
Japanese climber dies, another rescued on Peru mountain
A Japanese woman was confirmed dead and another was reached alive by rescuers after the two became stranded on Mount Huascaran, Peru's highest mountain, a group supporting the climbers said Thursday. Mountaineer Chiaki Inada, 40, died after she and Saki Terada, 35, called for rescue Tuesday after climbing around 6,600 meters up the 6,768-meter-high mountain. Terada is conscious and being brought down the mountain by a rescue crew, the Wilderness Medical Associates Japan, which is coordinating with local rescuers, said. The pair arrived in Peru in early June. They had extensive experience in climbing, with Inada also working as a mountain doctor. They had been thoroughly preparing for the ascent, a source familiar with the two said. When they sought rescue on Tuesday, Inada was unable to move due possibly to hypothermia, according to the group, of which Inada is a member. The rescue operation became difficult due to snow covering the mountain and poor weather conditions. © KYODO
