Hiker dies on Okinawa mountain

Tuesday 24th February, 09:57 AM JST

OKINAWA —

A 62-year-old hiker on Monday was found dead on Kushidake mountain in Okinawa after he went missing on Sunday, police said Tuesday.

According to police, the hiker, a 62-year-old architect, went missing around 5:30 p.m. on Sunday while he was hiking with his friend. They split up for a while but the friend was unable to locate the man again later. He was found dead around 10 a.m. on Monday.

Police said the cause of his death is still unknown.

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10 Comments

smartacus at 10:07 AM JST - 24th February

I'd be questioning the friend in great detail, if I were the police.
Akemike at 11:23 AM JST - 24th February

Most likely it could of been a Habu snake that bit him.
jocelasi at 11:47 AM JST - 24th February

Yes, question the friend in great detail.
alphawolf at 11:54 AM JST - 24th February

If it was a habu, they would see that pretty quick by the swollen leg. I think the guy had a heart attack or foul play.
Squally at 11:57 AM JST - 24th February

I blame the habu! I've hiked Yonahadake on Okinawa (tallest mountain on Okinawa) and if I were to be bitten by a habu while hiking alone, there would be no hope for a rescue. Except for near the base of the mountain, you seldom saw anyone, even other hikers.
dennis0bauer at 12:40 PM JST - 24th February

Nice friend
williamsmith at 12:57 PM JST - 24th February

I think the mountains in Okinawa are very dangerous and people should never go there.
Spidey at 01:06 PM JST - 24th February

Note to self...If you divide, nature will conquer.

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almxxx at 03:12 PM JST - 24th February

It's not even safe to leave the house, anymore.
sharky1 at 10:02 PM JST - 24th February

Could have been the lack of oxygen high up in the Okinawan Alps.