Local gov't mulls charging rescued hikers for Mt. Fuji helicopter use

Local gov't mulls charging rescued hikers for Mt. Fuji helicopter use

A Japanese prefecture that shares Mt. Fuji is considering charging rescued individuals for helicopter deployments to the mountain, following a recent string of off-season emergencies, a prefectural government source said Wednesday.

Local government in Japan mulls whether to charge for cost of Mt Fuji helicopter rescues

Yamanashi prefecture hopes to discourage climbing during the off season by having those who are rescued cover the costs. Read more at straitstimes.com.