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Japanese Climber Found Dead on Denali After Apparent Fall

T. Hagiwara's body was discovered at 17,000 feet following a solo attempt on North America's highest peak.

  • Family alerted rangers after losing contact with Hagiwara for several days.
  • His body was located using satellite data and interviews with other climbers.
  • Hagiwara was last seen traversing from the 17,200-foot plateau to Denali Pass.
  • This marks the 14th fatality on Denali's West Buttress route since 1980.
  • Recovery efforts are contingent on weather conditions.
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