Police slam dad who ditched son halfway up Mount Fuji because he wasn't fit enough

Officers say the dad's behaviour was "unacceptable" after he decided to leave the youngster thousands of feet up the massive landmark to continue climbing alone, after the lad grew tired.

The dad said he made a "rash decision". 17:58, Sat, Aug 22, 2026 Updated: 17:59, Sat, Aug 22, 2026 The man ditched his son on Mount Fuji during a hike (Image: Getty)A dad has been admonished after ditching his seven-year-old son halfway up Mount Fuji so he could reach the summit. The 48-year-old set off with his two so

Dad ditched son, 7, halfway up Mount Fuji so he could reach the summit Emily Bashforth | Live News reporter Published August 21, 2026 5:35pm Updated August 22, 2026 12:56pm A schoolboy’s father was scolded by police after abandoning him on Mount Fuji (Picture: Richard A. Brooks/AFP via Getty Images) ‘Wait here,’ is wha