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The number of climbers who were stranded in mountains in the prefecture in July came to 48, up from seven a year before and up from 36 in July 2019, before the COVID-19 outbreak.

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A spokesperson for the mountain safety division of the Nagano prefectural police department. As the summer climbing season swings into full gear and climbing, more people have been stranded in mountains in Nagano Prefecture.

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If its twisted ankles, slipping and falling, heart attacks, strokes, etc. then it can't be helped, and as a Nagano taxpayer, I don't mind subsidizing the rescue. More rescues may be more people getting out there, or an ageing of the people who do.

If its people ignoring a weather forecast saying "typhoon" or "torrential rain" or not even checking, I'd like them to pay the whole rescue cost themselves. Several rescue workers have lost their lives in helicopter accidents in recent years, and people should not look upon them lightly.

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As a highly experienced hiker and outdoors man, I can categorically say that most Japanese hikers are beyond incompetent. They buy the latest flashest gear worth thousands of dollars, equipment that is way above their needs, and carry way too much gear. Furthermore they have an absurd habit of wearing way too many layers, leading to slow speeds because of the heat and increased thirst; what's wrong with shorts and a (synthetic or merino) tshirt? The women are often seen wearing these burqa like face protectors with full sleeves, gloves, leggings - all usually in black - in 30+ degrees heat. If you're worried about getting a freckle, wear sunscreen or get an indoor hobby.

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@kohakuebisu On the other side, if not such many people would come to your prefecture for mountain climbing, you probably wouldn’t even have become or be a Nagano taxpayer. lol

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