Fail to Submit Climbing Plans
Police in Saitama Prefecture are urging hikers to submit climbing plans before heading into the mountains during the busy autumn recreational season, after nearly 80% of people involved in mountain emergencies this year were found to have failed to file the necessary information. (News On Japan)
Saitama Prefecture police are urging hikers to submit climbing plans, known as tozan-todoke, before heading into the mountains during the busy autumn recreational season. This initiative aims to improve the speed of rescue operations in case of emergencies, as nearly 80% of people involved in mountain emergencies this year had failed to file the necessary information.
The notification includes essential details such as the planned hiking route and information about accompanying climbers, which can help rescue teams locate missing or injured hikers more quickly. With more people expected to visit the mountains during the autumn hiking season, authorities are encouraging climbers to take this simple precaution to ensure a swift response if an emergency occurs.
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