A father was reprimanded by police for leaving his 7-year-old son alone on a mountain. The child was found sitting by himself in a refuge at an altitude of about 2,500 meters. A worker discovered the boy and notified authorities.

The boy had been on a family outing with his father and older brother, but became tired and reluctant to continue walking. He was told to wait at a bench while his father and brother continued their ascent.

Further details about the incident are available from TV Asahi, which reported on the story. The police investigation into the matter has been reported by multiple sources, including CNN.