Hong Kong hiker dies in Japan’s Northern Alps

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A Hong Kong hiker has died while scaling a treacherous slope in Japan’s Northern Alps. The 22-year-old was found on May 5, 2026, just hours after his climbing companion was rescued by Japanese authorities. The pair became stranded because of deteriorating weather.

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