7-year-old boy found alone on Mount Fuji after father abandoned him to continue hike, reports say

A young child was discovered alone on a mountain trail. The boy, who is 7 years old, was found by a worker at a mountain hut. His father and brother had gone ahead to reach the summit.

The boy had been left at a lower point on the trail after complaining of fatigue. A worker found him sitting by himself and contacted authorities.

Further details about the incident are available from Japanese news outlets, which reported on the event and the circumstances surrounding the boy's abandonment.