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Tragedy in Japan: 5-Year-Old Dies in Ski Lift Accident

Published December 29, 2025, 12:12
Tragedy in Japan: 5-Year-Old Dies in Ski Lift Accident

A five-year-old boy has died at a ski resort in Japan after his hand became trapped in a ski lift. The incident occurred at the “Asarigawa Onsen Ski Resort” in Hokkaido while the child was preparing to descend from the lift. Despite the presence of a safety mechanism, it did not activate immediately, and it took 40 minutes to free the boy, who had already lost consciousness. He was pronounced dead at the hospital. Police are investigating the incident for possible negligence in the construction or maintenance of the lift. This particular section of the ski resort did not have handrails and other visitors had reported balance issues on it.