TOKYO, Oct. 7 (Xinhua) — Four our bodies had been found on Saturday close to Mt. Asahi path within the southern Japanese prefecture of Tochigi, native media reported citing the police.
Authorities have confirmed that the victims, two males and two ladies, all believed to be of their 60s, misplaced their lives on the mountain path within the metropolis of Nasushiobara, Tokyo Broadcasting System reported.
The discovery was made by a search and rescue crew dispatched following an emergency name acquired on Friday afternoon reporting a mountaineering incident, and native regulation enforcement officers are at the moment working to determine the victims, mentioned the report.
Mountain climbing fans frequent the Mt. Asahi path, recognized for its picturesque landscapes and difficult terrain. The space is particularly standard throughout autumn when hikers flock to benefit from the vibrant foliage.