Father leaves tired 7yo at station to continue climbing Mount Fuji

ABC News reports that a father left his exhausted seven‑year‑old son at the sixth station of Mount Fuji so he could continue the ascent. Japanese police said they gave the man a stern warning for abandoning the child. The warning highlights authorities' concern for child safety on popular hiking routes.

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